Adjunct-Student Development- MA

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA invites applications for adjunct faculty teaching psychology. Instructors teach up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer, across face-to-face, remote, and online formats. The contract contains no guaranteed continued employment and compensation is paid per credit hour by rank.

Posting open 07/09/2026 to 09/30/2026, with residency in the DMV area preferred. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in the field; master’s degree and teaching experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

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

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

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Technology-enabled teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (Canvas/Blackboard)

Job description

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).

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 a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

May be combination of day, evening, online, and/or hybrid courses

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 (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

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:

• 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.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel n/a

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3460P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/09/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website https://www.nvcc.edu/

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 our website .

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 the 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 .

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. 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

VCCS uses 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)

• * List all modes of instruction you are available to teach (in-person, virtual, online).

  (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
• * Do you have bachelor’s degree in the field with related experience ?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please upload your transcripts in the application under document upload.
  • Yes
  • No