History Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,152,000 - 2,393,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, VA seeks history adjunct faculty to teach American History and World Civilization. Courses may be offered in online, hybrid, or on-site formats, with pay per credit hour and a pool posting for 2027.

Final placement depends on enrollment, program needs, and funding. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline, and have strong engagement with students through virtual avenues.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline.
• Official transcripts required prior to final offer.
• Ability to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication using relevant technology and LMS.
• Commitment to student engagement in online teaching with consistent communication and virtual support.
• Technology capability to teach remotely (WIFI, computers).
• Ability to teach in various modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in history in a classroom with diverse academic backgrounds.
• Teach both American History and Western/World Civilization as needed.
• Deliver instruction in online, hybrid, and in-person modalities.
• Assess student learning and maintain regular communication and virtual support.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Virtual teaching methods

Student engagement online

Multiple teaching modalities

Professional development

Canvas/TOPS 2.2 training

AI tools awareness

Remote teaching readiness

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours

Tools

Canvas

TOPS 2.2

Job description

Working Title History Adjunct (2027 Academic Year) Role Title History Adjunct Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 297A0000 Agency Germanna Community College Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Spotsylvania - 177 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 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (some weekends are possible)

Sensitive Position No 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 to teach history courses. We are particularly interested in those who are qualified to teach both American History as well as Western/World Civilization.

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.

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.

KSA's/Required 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

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

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

Posting Number ADJ_3130P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/17/2026 Job Close Date 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.germanna.edu Contact Name Catra Godwin 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. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Adjunct Faculty Pool Postings: Adjunct postings are open pools, which means they may not reflect active recruiting at the time of application. Division offices will contact selected candidates as teaching needs arise. Please note that notification regarding your hiring status may not occur until the end of the semester or hiring cycle.

Teaching assignments are determined by student enrollment and staffing needs, and adjunct appointments do not guarantee continued employment.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: 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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93712