Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics- Loudoun

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,288,000 - 1,721,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern VA Community College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Mathematics in Loudoun. The position involves delivering courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats to a diverse student body, with load limits per term and no employment guarantee. The role targets expertise in math pedagogy and student-centered instruction.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, maintaining records, and adhering to NOVA/VCCS policies. Residency in the DC/VA/MD DMV area is expected.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree in teaching field

18 graduate hours in teaching field

Regionally accredited institution

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics- Loudoun

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Loudoun - 107

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty teaching MTH are paid per credit hour based on rank: 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

• 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.