Adjunct-Student Development- MA

Northern VA Community College; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 1,288,000 - 1,721,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA is seeking an Adjunct-Student Development instructor to teach psychology courses in person, remote, or online formats. Courses may run fall, spring, and summer with load based on enrollment and staffing. Employment is part-time with no guaranteed continuation.

Applicants must reside in the DMV area and hold a bachelor’s degree with related experience; a master’s degree or 18 graduate hours is preferred for advancement and salary consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field with related experience.
• Master’s degree or 18 graduate hours in Counseling, Student Development, or related fields.
• Experience with Canvas, Blackboard, or other LMS.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the designated discipline up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 credits in summer.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication

Teaching with technology

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in field with related experience

Master’s degree in field or 18 graduate hours in Counseling/Student Development or related fields

Tools

Learning Management System (Canvas/Blackboard)

Job description

Title: Adjunct-Student Development- MA

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William - 153

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty teaching PSY 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

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:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with or adapt to teaching with technology
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field with related experience

Additional Considerations:

• Master’s degree in the field or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Counseling, Student Development, or related fields.
• Teaching experience – college level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with a learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
• Experience teaching in-person and online/asynchronously,
• Experience teaching remotely/synchronously.