English Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,435,000 - 2,393,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College seeks an English Adjunct for the 2027 academic year to teach English both in person and online. Adjuncts teach up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 credits in summer. Hiring is for anticipated needs; actual assignments contingent on enrollment and funding.

Position based in Virginia (Fredericksburg area). Must reside within commuting distance or relocate to ensure attendance.

Qualifications

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

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 GCC and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Skills

Teach online/in-person

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Instructional technology

AI tools experience

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in English

Job description

Working Title English Adjunct (2027 Academic Year) Role Title English Adjunct Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 297A0000 Agency Germanna Community College Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Fredericksburg - 630 Hiring Range $836-$1,737/per credit hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty 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 Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs Sensitive Position No 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 English 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.

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.

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in English
• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and online
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral/written communication 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

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

Posting Number ADJ_3601P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1+ Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/14/2026 Job Close Date 08/31/2027 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.germanna.edu Contact Name Catra Goodwin Email [e-mail] Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer 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.