Adjunct Faculty - World Languages (Spanish )

Location: Alexandria, VA (Northern Virginia Community College – Provost Division). Position type: Part‑time, exempt faculty. Telework: No. Work schedule varies according to class schedules. Must reside in the DC, VA, MD DMV area.

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 face‑to‑face, remote, and online formats. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and up to 8 credit hours during the summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.

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.
• Meet assigned classes regularly, submit required records and reports routinely, and teach prescribed courses of study with established texts.
• Follow the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assisting the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

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, oral, and written communication skills in English (native or near‑native).
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and use instructional technology.
• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field, earned from a regionally accredited institution.
• Track record of effective community college or K‑12 teaching experience (preferred).
• Prior experience teaching in higher education, including on‑campus and online formats.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Pay

Flat‑rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank:

• Assistant Instructor – $819 per credit hour
• Instructor – $935 per credit hour
• Assistant Professor – $1,047 per credit hour
• Associate Professor – $1,160 per credit hour
• Professor – $1,249 per credit hour

Schedule

Work schedule varies according to class schedules. Adjunct faculty may teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and up to 8 credit hours during the summer session.

Benefits

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