Adjunct Faculty - English as a Second Language (ESL)-Alexandria

About the role

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include face‑to‑face, remote, and online formats. Adjunct faculty may teach up to 12 credit hours in fall and spring semesters and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session, based on enrollment and staffing needs. The position is part‑time, located in Fairfax County (Alexandria), and requires residence in the DC‑VA‑MD DMV area. No telework options are available.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to NOVA and VCCS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the field of ESL/TESOL.
• Meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely.
• Teach prescribed courses of study with established texts.
• Adhere to the statement on professional ethics per College policies.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assisting in emergency declarations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field (TESOL/TESL, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, or equivalent) OR a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field.
• Degrees and coursework must be from a regionally accredited institution; for degrees earned outside the U.S., a NACES‑member course‑by‑course credential evaluation is required.
• Must reside in the DC, VA, MD DMV area.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Significant experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying proficiency levels.

Skills

• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Ability to work collegially with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Ability to teach in an urban community college setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to use instructional technology.

Benefits

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes comprehensive health and dental insurance, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid retirement program.

Pay

Flat rate paid per credit hour based on assigned rank: Assistant Instructor $819, Instructor $935, Assistant Professor $1,047, Associate Professor $1,160, Professor $1,249 per credit hour.

Schedule

Work schedule varies according to class schedules; adjunct faculty may teach up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 credit hours in summer session.