Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (Spring/Summer 2026)

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

Job summary

Virginia Community Colleges is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Communication Studies (Speech) for summer and fall 2026. This role involves planning and teaching courses to a diverse student population.

Candidates must have a Master’s degree and demonstrate effective use of technology in education, including experience with online teaching modalities. A commitment to student engagement and ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline.
• Experience using technology to facilitate online teaching.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses effectively in a variety of formats.
• Assist during emergencies as required.
• Maintain communication with students for online success.

Skills

Teaching in various modalities

Use of technology in education

Student engagement techniques

Education

Master's Degree in relevant discipline

Completion of Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2

Tools

Learning Management Systems

AI Tools

Job description

Communication Studies (Speech) Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

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, offering a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline
• Official transcripts 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 online 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

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

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.