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Virginia's Community College System

Adjunct Faculty - Geology

Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Adjunct Faculty - Geology

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Northern Virginia Community College / Virginia's Community College System

Overview:

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in Geology to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include face-to-face, remote, and online formats. 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 sessions. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

KSA's / Required Qualifications KSA’s

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication

Ability to use instructional technology

Ability to learn and willingness to employ laboratory equipment used in student labs

Ability to work with a diverse student population

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Geology, or related field

Additional Considerations

Prior experience teaching in higher education

Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment

Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency

Other Posting number: ADJ_2686P. Number of vacancies varies depending on classes. Position end date (if temporary): 12/31/2025. Open date: 09/03/2025. Open until filled. Recruitment type: General Public - G. The posting may include a disclaimer that adjunct postings are pool postings and teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

The VCCS uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

For more information: NOVA website

www.nvcc.edu , and Quicklink for posting:

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88516 .

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