Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (2027)

Virginia Community Colleges

Fredericksburg (VA)

On-site

USD 692,000 - 2,393,000

Part time

32 hours ago

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Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Communication Studies (Speech) across multiple modalities for the 2027 academic year. The position requires serving students with diverse backgrounds and engaging online as well as in-person formats.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering courses, using Canvas or related LMS tools, and participating in professional development. The role is part-time with variable hours, and instructors may travel between campus locations if

Qualifications

Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline
Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
Ability to demonstrate use of relevant technology and learning management systems
Commitment to student engagement in online teaching and virtual support mechanisms
Technology capability to teach remotely
Experience teaching with online modalities
Competency in virtual education development
Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 completion prior to teaching

Responsibilities

Plan and teach courses in a classroom environment to diverse students
Teach speech and general communications courses in multiple modalities
Utilize technology and LMS for teaching, assessment, and communication

Skills

Online teaching

Canvas

Student engagement

Virtual communication

Education

Master’s degree in discipline

Official transcripts required

Tools

Canvas

TOPS 2.2

Job description

Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Role Code

Role Code 01013-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Position Number 297A0000

Agency

Agency Germanna Community College

Division

Division Germanna Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $836-$1,737/per credit hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Telework Options

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Bilingual or Multilingual Skill Requirement

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs

Sensitive Position

Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.

This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified adjunct candidates for anticipated instructional needs for 2027. Actual hiring and course assignments are contingent upon enrollment, scheduling demands, program needs, and funding availability. As a result, there may or may not be positions filled from this posting.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjunct faculty members to teach speech and general communications courses.

Please note: This wide salary range reflects the diverse faculty ranks within the Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ). Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate’s academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS -10 process.

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

Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline
Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success
Technology capability (access to WIFI , computers) to teach remotely
Experience using technology to teach.
All teaching positions of Germanna Community College require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually
Teaching faculty must demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education
Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching

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
Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

Posting Number

ADJ_3605P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Job Open Date

09/14/2026

Job Close Date

08/31/2027

Agency Website

www.germanna.edu

Additional Information

Adjunct Faculty Pool Postings: Adjunct postings are open pools, which means they may not reflect active recruiting at the time of application. Division offices will contact selected candidates as teaching needs arise. Please note that notification regarding your hiring status may not occur until the end of the semester or hiring cycle.

Teaching assignments are determined by student enrollment and staffing needs, and adjunct appointments do not guarantee continued employment.

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 (*).

* I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
- Yes
- No
* Which semester(s) are you interested in teaching?
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Summer 2027 Semester
- Fall 2027 Semester
- All 2027 Semesters
* Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI)? Please attach your AHP Letter.
- Yes
- No