Environmental Science Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Virginia’s Community Colleges System Portal; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Virginia is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Environmental Science both in person and online. Adjunct faculty teach up to 12 credit hours in fall and spring and up to 8 credits during summer session.

Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. This position is located in Virginia with a requirement to reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent attendance.

Qualifications

• Teaching Environmental Science to a diverse student body.

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 Germanna Community College and the Virginia Community College System.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline.

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 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.

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.

Work Schedule

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