Adjunct Faculty - Physics

About the role

The Adjunct Faculty - Physics position at Northern VA Community College is a part-time role with flexible scheduling based on class schedules. The pay is determined by the number of credit hours taught, ranging from $935 for an Instructor to $1,249 for a Professor. Adjunct faculty members are expected to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and up to 8 credit hours during summer sessions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Physics or a related field of study, OR a Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching introductory level astronomy courses.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.

Skills

• Ability to operate a state vehicle (not applicable).

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed for this position.

Pay

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

Schedule

Varies according to class schedules.