Humanities Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 1,152,000 - 2,393,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking a Humanities Adjunct for Summer and Fall 2026 to teach courses in a virtual and in-person format. The position is in Spotsylvania, VA, and part-time with compensation on a per-credit-hour basis. Final salary placement follows the VCCS-10 process.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering courses to students with diverse backgrounds, employing online learning strategies, and maintaining regular communication for student success.

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 LMS and technology to teach effectively.
• Commitment to student engagement in online teaching and consistent communication for student success.
• Technology capability to teach remotely.
• Ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
• Professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach humanities courses in-person and online for diverse student backgrounds.
• Deliver engaging instruction using online learning strategies and LMS tools.
• Maintain regular communication and virtual support to ensure student success.
• Adapt courses for synchronous and asynchronous delivery and assess learning.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Student engagement

Technology proficiency

Course planning

Education

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 facilitate teaching

Commitment to student engagement in online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication

Technology capability to teach remotely

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

Job description

Title: Humanities Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Agency: Germanna Community College

Location: Spotsylvania - 177

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $836-$1,737 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.

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 adjuncts in the field of Humanities.

*This position will be in person and or online

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

Additional Considerations:

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with online teaching.
• 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