Political Science Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Working Title: Political Science Adjunct Summer and Fall 2026
• Role Title: Political Science 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 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 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 adjunct faculty members for daytime in-person teaching assignments in the field of Political Science.

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 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 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.
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

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_3070P
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Position End Date (if temporary): N/A
• Job Open Date: 02/03/2026
• 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 Disclaimer: 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.

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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 Postinghttps://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93168

Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Optional Documents:
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Document
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3