Geology Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 1,324,000 - 2,751,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College seeks a Geology Adjunct for Summer and Fall 2026 to teach geology in-person and online. Adjunct faculty teach up to 12 credits in fall/spring and up to 8 in summer; the contract does not guarantee continued employment.

Must reside within commuting distance to Spotsylvania, VA, or be willing to relocate to ensure reliable attendance. A Master’s in Geology is required, with strong teaching and online delivery skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Geology.
• Ability to effectively teach in 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 geology classes in-person and online.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to GCC and VCCS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in geology.

Skills

Teaching (in-person & online)

Interpersonal skills

Oral/written communication

Instructional technology

AI tools willingness/experience

Education

Master’s degree in Geology

Job description

Title: Geology Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

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 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 Geology 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

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 Geology
• 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