Physics Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Working Title: Physics Adjunct Summer and Fall 2026
• Role Title: Physics Adjunct
• Role Code: 01013-SW
• FLSA: Exempt
• Pay Band: UG
• Position Number: 297A0000
• Agency: Germanna Community College
• Division: Germanna Community College Div
• Work Location: Spotsylvania - 177
• Hiring Range: Salary is commensurate with rank and credentials.
• 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: No
• Work Schedule: Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs.
• 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 the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are seeking someone who is able to teach Physics both in-person 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.

This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.

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 GCC 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.
• Adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

To Apply To apply for this position, please submit online your complete application, resume/CV, cover letter, and transcripts. Applications will be reviewed upon request.

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.

KSAs / Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Physics.
• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and online.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to use instructional technology.
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience.
• Work experience in the field.
• Experience with on-line teaching.
• Substantial proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution.

Operation of a State Vehicle: No Supervises Employees: No Required Travel: You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ADJ_3138P
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Position End Date (if temporary): N/A
• Job Open Date: 02/19/2026
• Job Close Date: 11/30/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Agency Website: www.germanna.edu
• Contact Name: Catra Godwin
• Email: cgodwin@germanna.edu
• Phone Number: [Not Provided]

Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information: 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.

Background Check Statement The selected candidates 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 Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest.

• Ethics Statement: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov

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.

Quicklink for Posting:https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93755

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

• I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
• [ ] Yes
• [ ] No
• Which semesters are you interested in teaching?
• [ ] Summer 2026
• [ ] Fall 2026
• [ ] Both Semesters

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Document
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3