Biology Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Virginia Community Colleges; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Community Colleges is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Biology courses in Fredericksburg. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Biology with experience in innovative teaching and technology.

Responsibilities include developing course materials, maintaining records, and assessing student progress. Flexible teaching options include both in-person and online formats. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Biology.
• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and online.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instructional technology

Artificial intelligence tools

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology

Job description

Job Description

Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

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. We are seeking someone who is able to teach Biology both in-person 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.

Location: This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.

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 GCC 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Biology
• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and online
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use instructional technology
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with on-line teaching.
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution

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.