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Virginia's Community Colleges lists this Adjunct-Student Development- MA opportunity in manassas park, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Adjunct-Student Development- MA
Role Title: Student Development Adjunct
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Division: NV280-Provost Manassas
Work Location: Prince William - 153
Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty teaching PSY are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
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: May be combination of day, evening, online, and/or hybrid courses
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: Excellent writing and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work with or adapt to teaching with technology. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the field with related experience.
Additional Considerations: Master's degree in the field or master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Counseling, Student Development, or related fields. Teaching experience – college level teaching experience preferred. Experience working with a learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.). Experience teaching in-person and online/asynchronously. Experience teaching remotely/synchronously.
Operation of a State Vehicle: No
Supervises Employees: No
Required Travel: n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: ADJ_3460P
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 07/09/2026
Job Close Date: 09/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Background Check Statement Disclaimer: The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. 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.
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