Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Northern VA Community College is seeking part-time Adjunct Faculty for Mathematics who will effectively plan and teach courses in a variety of formats including face-to-face and online. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in the teaching field or similar. Responsibilities include developing course materials, maintaining records, and assessing student performance. Prior experience in higher education and commitment to inclusive education are highly valued. The position requires residence in the DMV area and presents flexible teaching loads based on student enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics required.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education preferred.
• Experience with teaching diverse student backgrounds is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.

Skills

Ability to effectively teach classrooms and labs

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Ability to use instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Multiple Locations

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate. The per credit hour rate is determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by both education and teaching experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job 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

• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and labs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching field, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Degrees and coursework in other fields related to mathematics are generally not accepted. Mathematics pedagogy degrees and/or coursework will not be accepted as meeting qualifications needed to teach Mathematics.
• Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience teaching in higher education, especially in a community college
• 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.