Adjunct Faculty - World Languages (Spanish )

Virginia Community Colleges; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach World Languages (Spanish) in the DMV area, delivering courses face-to-face, remote, or online as needed.

The role supports teaching up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer, with assignments based on enrollment and staffing. The appointment is for adjunct participation with no guaranteed employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the language of instruction or 18 graduate semester hours in the language of instruction.
• Qualifying degrees and coursework must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Effective communication and ability to teach diverse student populations.

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 the VCCS policies and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline.

Skills

Target language 90% instruction

Native or near-native proficiency

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Diverse student population

Instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree in language of instruction or 18 graduate hours in language

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - World Languages (Spanish )

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 (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - World Languages (Spanish )

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 00

Position Number

Position Number 280A2017

Agency

Agency Northern VA Community College

Division

Work Location

Hiring Range

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.

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 guarantees of continued employment.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

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.

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

• Commitment to communicate in the target language 90% or more of the time during instruction
• Excellent interpersonal skills and native or near-native oral and written skills in the language of instruction
• Exellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and native or near-native oral and written English skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the language of instruction or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the language of instruction. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations

• A track record of effective community college or K-12 teaching experience
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience with both on-campus and online teachingExperience 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

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

n/a

Posting Number

ADJ_3542P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Open Until Filled No

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/07/2026

Job Close Date

09/30/2026

Agency Website

https://www.nvcc.edu/

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

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 .

Employees must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

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.