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Northern VA Community College
Adjunct Faculty - Biology- Annandale
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A Biology Professor teaches foundational biology ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the biology curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$85,622 / year median in Virginia
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Adjunct Faculty
- Biology
- Annandale Northern VA Community College
- 2.8 Alexandria, VA Job Details Part-time $935
- $1,249 a month 15 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Employee discount Qualifications Educational technology integration Master's degree Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Full Job Description Posting Summary Working Title Adjunct Faculty
- Biology
- Annandale Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280A2016 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Alexandria Work Location Alexandria
- 510 Hiring Range Adjunct faculty teaching BIO are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249). 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?
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 Excellent analytical skills Excellent oral/written communication skills Ability to work with a diverse student population Ability to use instructional technologyRequired Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher 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_3539P Recruitment Type General Public- G Number of Vacancies varies depending on classes Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/06/2026 Job Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website 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.