What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Religion-Loudoun position at Northern VA Community College?
- https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101719
- Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
- Languages, Arts, and Social Sciences (LASS)
- Northern VA Community College
Title: Adjunct Faculty - Religion-Loudoun
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Loudoun - 107
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Flat rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications: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 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. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks:
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. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks:
- 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.
Essential Functions:
As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
Employees must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.
As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
Employees must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.
KSA's
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- The ability to teach during the day, evening or combination of both
- Ability to use instructional technology
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
- PhD. in Religious Studies
- Prior experience teaching in higher education
- Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
- Relevant work experience
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
- Daytime, evening and/or weekend availability
- Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Sick LeaveSalary : $819 - $1,249