Geography Adjunct (2027)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Spotsylvania, VA, invites applications for Geography Adjunct positions for the 2027 academic year. This pool is for daytime, in-person teaching at Culpeper location; actual assignments depend on enrollment and funding.

Adjunct faculty teach courses, develop syllabi, maintain records and grades, and ensure student progress. Preferred candidates hold a Virginia K-12 teaching license; Germanna may support licensure as needed.

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.
• All teaching positions require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate competency and ongoing professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching.
• 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.

Education

Master’s Degree with eighteen graduate semester hours in the discipline

Job description

Title: Geography Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Agency: Germanna Community College

Location: Spotsylvania - 177

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $961-$1,997/per credit hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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 for daytime, in-person teaching assignments at our Culpeper location in the field of Geography.

This position will work with the Future Educators Academy (FEA) a Virginia Collegiate Partnership Lab School. FEA must meet VDOE requirements for Virginia Teacher Licensure. Ideal candidates would hold a K12 Virginia Teaching License. If applicants do not hold an active k12 Virginia Teaching License, Germanna Community College may provide the opportunity for the additional VDOE requirements.

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

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.

Minimum 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
• All teaching positions of Germanna Community College require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Additional Considerations:

• FEA Requirements: Valid Virginia K12 Teaching License (preferred) or willingness to seek licensure
• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with on-line teaching.
• Planning and teaching courses in the classroom
• Creating curriculum that meets the needs of the students and learning outcomes
• Support student success
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues
• Assess student learning and meet the requirements of the program
• Perform other duties as assigned