Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy-Alexandria

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy-Alexandria

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

Posting Details

Working Title - Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy-Alexandria

Agency - Northern VA Community College

Division - NV280-Provost Alexandria

Work Location - Alexandria - 510

Hiring Range - Flat rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).

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- - No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule - Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position - No

Job Description - General Description: 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. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, 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.

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 NOVA 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. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area

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 - KSA's Ability to work with a diverse student population Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent analytical skills Excellent oral/written communication skills Ability to teach during the day, evening or weekend or a combination of all Ability to use instructional technology Required Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in the teaching field or master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations - Prior experience teaching in higher education Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment. Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - ADJ_3633P

Recruitment Type - General Public - G

Number of Vacancies - varies depending on classes

Job Open Date - 09/22/2026

Job Close Date - 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled - No

Worksite address

alexandria, VA, 22350, US

Who can apply

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