Philosophy Adjunct ( Fall 2026)

About the Role

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjunct faculty members for daytime, in-person teaching assignments, in the field of Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics. This position is located in Stafford, VA. You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.

This wide salary range reflects the diverse faculty ranks within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate's academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS-10 process.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and teach courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
• Commit to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success
• 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
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline
• Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
• Technology capability (access to WIFI, computers) to teach remotely

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with on-line teaching
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Pay

$836-$1,737/per credit hour

Schedule

Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs. This position is part-time. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.