Adjunct Faculty -Physics-Annandale

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 1,128,000 - 1,721,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College invites applications for Adjunct Faculty - Physics in Annandale. The role teaches up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer, using face-to-face, remote, and online formats.

Adjuncts are employed without guarantee of continued employment. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field (or Master’s with 18 graduate hours) from a regionally accredited institution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching field; degrees from regionally accredited institutions.
• Ability to teach in person, remote, and online formats.
• Experience teaching in higher education preferred.

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, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline/field.

Skills

Technology-enhanced instruction

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Oral/written communication

Diversity and inclusion

Instructional technology

Teaching excellence

Day/night/weekend teaching

Education

Master’s degree or higher in teaching field

18 graduate hours in teaching field (regionally accredited)

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty -Physics-Annandale

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

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 DMV metro area, if selected for hire.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA's

• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to use instructional technology
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Ability to teach day, night and/or weekends

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

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Previous experience with introductory level astronomy courses
• 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.