Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Conferences, Documentation, Educational Technology, English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL), Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Language Teaching, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Secondary School, State Government, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Posting Summary
Working Title
Associate Instructor ESL (*Restricted*)
Role Title
Associate Instructor I-Instr-R
Role Code
A1003-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
280G0083
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division
NV280-Provost Loudoun
Work Location
Loudoun - 107
Hiring Range
Starting salary is commensurate based on education and experience within assigned level.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full 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
Work schedule is day/evening classes, as business need requires.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:The Associate Instructor position will teach courses in English as a Second Language. Full-time teaching faculty are responsible for teaching various courses in the designated discipline/field of study. Teaching will potentially be in a variety of formats including face to face, remote, and online.
The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 39 credits over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor is a restricted position, and the contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
This position is not telework eligible. *
Duties and Tasks:
- The primary responsibility of an Associate Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College is to provide quality instruction for the students. The major emphasis is on excellent teaching.
- Faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become better workers and better citizens.
- As a part of this primary responsibility, 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; conduct virtual student conferences as needed
- Adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Faculty are also expected to maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
**This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.
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 in a collegial manner with a highly diverse faculty, staff and student population
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to use instructional technology
Minimum Work Experience:- Master's degree in the teaching field or master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience with computer-based learning systems.
- Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment; or commitment to do so as a faculty member at NOVA.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:- Prior experience teaching in higher education
- Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
- Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1951P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
05/26/2026
Job Close Date
06/07/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.
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:
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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