Engineering Technology Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

About the role

Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution in the Virginia Community College System serving Fredericksburg and surrounding counties. The adjunct faculty member will teach Engineering Technology (Mechatronics) courses both in‑person and online. This posting creates a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated instructional needs in the 2027 academic year; actual assignments depend on enrollment, scheduling, program needs and funding. The position is located in Spotsylvania, Virginia, and requires residence within a reasonable commuting distance or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to GCC and VCCS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline or field of specialization.
• Meet assigned classes regularly and submit required records and reports routinely.
• Teach the prescribed courses of study with established texts.
• Follow the statement on professional ethics per College policies.
• Plan and teach courses to students with varied academic backgrounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Official transcripts required prior to final offer.
• Ability to demonstrate use of relevant technology and learning management systems to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
• Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment, including consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms.
• Technology capability (access to Wi‑Fi, computers) to teach remotely.
• Ability to teach in a variety of modalities, including virtually.
• Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching.
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience.
• Work experience in the engineering technology field.
• Experience with online teaching.
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution.

Skills

• Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology.
• Online instructional design and delivery (synchronous & asynchronous).
• Use of AI tools in teaching.
• Effective communication and student engagement strategies.
• Ability to maintain current disciplinary knowledge and pursue professional development.

Pay

Hiring range: $961–$1,997 per credit hour. Final salary placement within this range is based on the candidate’s academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS‑10 process.

Schedule

Work hours vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on course availability and scheduling needs. 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, based on enrollment and staffing requirements.