Adjunct-Student Development

Company: Commonwealth Of Virginia
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Job Description:

Title: Adjunct-Student Development

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William – 153

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Part Time

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty teaching PSY are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field with related experience

Additional Considerations

  • Master’s degree in the field or master’s 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.

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Posted: July 23rd, 2026