History Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Virginia seeks adjunct History instructors for Summer and Fall 2026 to teach American History and Western/World Civilization. Courses may be online or on-site, with several modalities and flexible scheduling.

Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree with relevant graduate coursework and demonstrate strong online teaching capabilities, including Canvas and TOPS 2.2 familiarity. Prior adjunct teaching and remote instruction are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline.
• Ability to demonstrate use of relevant technology and learning management systems to facilitate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach history courses in American History and Western/World Civilization.
• Plan and teach courses effectively in online and classroom environments.
• Engage students and maintain communication and virtual support for student success.

Education

Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in history

Tools

Canvas

TOPS 2.2

Job description

Working Title History Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026) 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 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 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

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.

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.