Adjunct Faculty - World Languages (Spanish and German)

About the role

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.

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

• Commitment to communicate in the target language 90% or more of the time during instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and native or near-native oral and written skills in the language of instruction.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and native or near-native oral and written English skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to use instructional technology.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the language of instruction or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the language of instruction.

Skills

A track record of effective community college or K-12 teaching experience
Prior experience teaching in higher education
Experience with both on-campus and online teaching
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.

Benefits

See Northern Virginia Community College's website for details.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Varies according to class schedules.