Environmental Science Adjunct (Summer 2026)

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 11,160 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

The Virginia Community Colleges is seeking an Environmental Science Adjunct for Summer and Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Environmental Science and the ability to effectively teach both in-person and online.

Adjunct faculty are vital to developing course syllabi, maintaining records, and assessing student progress. The position offers flexible teaching load based on enrollment. Located in Virginia, candidates should reside nearby or be willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related fields.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with online teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to effectively teach in classrooms and online

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to use instructional technology

Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Education

Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Environmental Science

Job description

Environmental Science Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Provide an approved AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they provide an AHP Letter.

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. This position requires teaching Environmental Science 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 position is located in Virginia. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.

Duties and Tasks

• Teach specific classes in Environmental Science.
• 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 discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions

As 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.

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 (KSAs)

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Environmental Science.
• Ability to effectively teach in 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 online teaching.
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Information

Adjunct postings are pool postings; when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and other checks requested by VCCS such as I‑9 and E‑Verify requirements. Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.