Adjunct Faculty -Physics-Loudoun

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 1,128,000 - 1,721,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Community Colleges seeks adjunct faculty to teach Physics at Loudoun and support student learning across face-to-face, remote, and online formats. Adjunct appointments are pool postings with loads based on enrollment and staffing.

The role involves teaching up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer, with no guaranteed continuous employment. Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field is required, or a master’s with 18 graduate hours in the field.

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, from a regionally accredited institution.

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.

Skills

Technology-enabled teaching

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Diversity & inclusion

Instructional technology

Teaching excellence

Day/evening/weekend teaching

Education

Master’s degree or higher in teaching field

Job description

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, if selected for hire.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Faculty -Physics-Loudoun

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 00

Position Number

Position Number 280A2008

Agency

Agency Northern VA Community College

Division

Division NV280-Provost Loudoun

Work Location

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, if selected for hire.

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 use technology to enhance instruction
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical 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.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

n/a

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3613P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/15/2026

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, if selected for hire.

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, if selected for hire.

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * From the following, please specify when you are available to teach: days and daytime hours, days and evening hours, Saturdays.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia. (DMV) area.
  • Yes
  • No
• * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
  • Yes
  • No
• * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please upload your transcripts in the application under document upload.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or a graduate 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.
  • Yes
  • No