Adjunct Faculty - Geology-Alexandria

Northern VA Community College; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Geology for the Alexandria campus. The position teaches up to 12 credits in fall and spring, or up to 8 credits in summer, with courses offered face-to-face, remote, and online.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, delivering instruction, maintaining records, and assessing student progress, while adhering to NOVA and VCCS policies. Must reside in the DMV area.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master's with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
• Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to NOVA and VCCS policies and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Oral/written communication

Technology usage

Instructional technology

Lab equipment usage

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree or higher (teaching field)

18 graduate hours in teaching field (regionally accredited)

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Geology-Alexandria

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Alexandria - 510

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Flat rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

General Description:

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions:

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Minimum Qualifications:

KSA's

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
• Ability to use instructional technology
• Ability to learn and willingness to employ laboratory equipment used in student labs
• Ability to work with a diverse student population

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations:

• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.