Title: Student Development - Adjunct Agency Northern VA Community College
Location: Alexandria - 510 FLSA Exempt Hiring Range: Based on Credentials Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Additional Detail: Job 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.
Minimum 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
• Bachelors degree in the field with related experience.
Additional Considerations
• Masters degree in the field or masters 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.