Posting Summary Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Biology Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280A2016 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Loudoun Work Location Multiple Locations Hiring Range Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate. The per credit hour rate is determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by both education and teaching experience 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- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position No Job Description 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. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

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. 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. KSA's/Required Qualifications KSA's Excellent interpersonal skills Exellent analytical skills Excellent oral/written communication skills Ability to work with a diverse student population Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in the teaching field or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations 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. Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel n/a Posting Detail Information Posting Number ADJ_3366P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies varies depending on classes Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/18/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.nvcc.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants 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. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area. Additional Information Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers. At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College . NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu . The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA . Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports . waq Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. 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. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Do you possess a Master's degree in any of the Biological Sciences or Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Biology? Yes No
• From the following, please specify when you are available to teach: days and daytime hours, days and evening hours, Saturdays. (Open Ended Question)
• If given the opportunity, from which campus would you prefer to teach? You may select all that apply. Alexandria Campus Annandale Campus Loudoun Campus Manassas Campus Medical Education Campus Woodbridge Campus
• I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person. Yes No
• I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area. Yes No
• Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa? Yes No
• I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to