Posted Oct 23, 2026

Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Disciplines

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Title: Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Disciplines Agency: Northern VA Community College Location: Fairfax County - 059 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: Flat rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249). Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Additional Detail Job Description: General 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 DMV metro area. Minimum Qualifications: KSA's • Ability to work with a diverse student population • Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent analytical skills • Excellent oral/written communication skills • Ability to use instructional technology Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field OR associate degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies. Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution. • A minimum of two years of full-time, related occupational experience. Part-time occupational experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent. • Professional licensure and/or occupational certification as required for professional practice in the occupational field. Additional Considerations: Additional Considerations: • Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related teaching field • 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.