Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Disciplines

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Health Sciences to teach courses in the designated discipline across face-to-face, remote, and online formats. The role supports up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 credits in summer, with load dictated by enrollment and staff needs.

The incumbent must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field (or an associate degree with competencies), plus two years of related occupational experience and any required licensure.

Qualifications

• KSA’s tabulated: ability to work with diverse student population, excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, ability to use instructional technology.

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

Diversity sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Instructional technology use

Education

Bachelor’s degree in teaching field

Associate degree with competencies

Licensure/certification as required

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Disciplines

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment Must reside in the DMV metro area.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Disciplines

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 00

Position Number

Position Number 280A2032

Agency

Agency Northern VA Community College

Division

Division NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr

Work Location

Work Location Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range

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).

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

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 DMV metro area.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSA’s

• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field OR associate degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies. Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of full-time, related occupational experience. Part-time occupational experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.
• Professional licensure and/or occupational certification as required for professional practice in the occupational field.

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related teaching field
• 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.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

n/a

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3623P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/17/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/31/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website https://www.nvcc.edu/

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment Must reside in the DMV metro area.

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA , we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA . To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College .

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu .

Employee must reside in the DMV metro area.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.