Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics Direct Enrollment-Alexandria
Virginia Community Colleges
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Job summary
NOVA Community College seeks adjunct faculty in Mathematics to teach courses across face-to-face, remote, and online formats. adjunct appointments carry no guarantee of continued employment and teaching loads vary with enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants must reside in the Virginia, DC, Maryland area.
Responsibilities include planning courses, developing syllabi, maintaining records, and adhering to NOVA policies while delivering high-quality instruction to diverse student populations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in mathematics.
- Experience teaching in higher education preferred.
- Ability to teach in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
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/VCCS policies and regulations.
- Remain current in the discipline and in instructional technology.
Skills
Education
Job description
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
Position Number 280A2049
Agency Northern VA Community College
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).
No
I-Faculty
Part Time
No
Varies according to class schedules
No
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 guarantees 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. Employees must reside in the Virginia, DC, Maryland area.
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.
- Ability to effectively teach classrooms and labs
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exellent analytical skills
- Ability to working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment
- Ability to use instructional technology
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Or Master’s degree with at least 18-semester credits at the graduate level in mathematics
- 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.
No
No
n/a
ADJ_3536P
General Public - G
08/06/2026
10/31/2026
https://www.nvcc.edu/
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
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 our website .
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 the 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 .
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/
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.
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.
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.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education of equivalent degree, or equivalent training & experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess a Master’s degree with at least 18-semester credits at the graduate level in mathematics
- Yes
- No
- * From the following, please specify when you are available to teach: days and daytime hours, days and evening hours, Saturdays.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you applying for this position to satisfy an OPT training requirement for your educational program?
- Yes
- No
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