Environmental Science 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 the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. As an adjunct faculty member in Environmental Science you will plan and teach courses both in‑person and online to students with diverse academic backgrounds. Adjunct faculty may teach up to 12 credit hours per fall/spring semester and up to 8 credit hours during summer sessions, based on enrollment and staffing needs. The position is located in Spotsylvania (177) and requires residence within a reasonable commuting distance or willingness to relocate. Adjunct postings are open pools; teaching assignments are determined by student enrollment and staffing needs, and appointments do not guarantee 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 GCC and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in Environmental Science.
• Meet assigned classes regularly and submit required records and reports routinely.
• Teach the prescribed courses of study with established texts.
• Adhere to the statement on professional ethics per College policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the agency or state government in emergency declarations by the Governor.
• May be required to travel to all campus locations.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Environmental Science.
• Ability to effectively teach classrooms and online.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use instructional technology.
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience.
• Work experience in the 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.

Pay

Hiring range: $961–$1,997 per credit hour. Final salary placement within this range is based on academic credentials and occupational experience 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 fall and spring semesters and up to 8 credit hours during summer sessions, based on enrollment and staffing demands.