What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Instructor- Mathematics (*Restricted*) position at Northern VA Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Associate Instructor- Mathematics (*Restricted*)
Role Title
Associate Instructor I-Instr-R
Role Code
A1003-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
280G0015
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division
NV280-Provost Alexandria
Work Location
Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range
Starting salary is commensurate based on education, experience and other appropriately qualifying factors within assigned level.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Work schedule is day/evening classes, as business need requires.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
The Associate Instructor position teaches developmental and transfer-level courses in Mathematics. Full-time teaching faculty are responsible for teaching various courses in the designated discipline/field of study. Teaching will potentially be in a variety of formats including face to face, remote, and online.
The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 33 to 39 credit hours and 39 to 49 contact hours over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
This position is not telework eligible. *
Duties and Tasks:
The Associate Instructor position teaches developmental and transfer-level courses in Mathematics. Full-time teaching faculty are responsible for teaching various courses in the designated discipline/field of study. Teaching will potentially be in a variety of formats including face to face, remote, and online.
The Associate Instructor position is a restricted appointment with an instructional load of 33 to 39 credit hours and 39 to 49 contact hours over the academic year. This position is relieved of most administrative and governance duties to spend time in student support and student success related activities. The Associate Instructor contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
This position is not telework eligible. *
Duties and Tasks:
- The primary responsibility of an Associate Instructor at Northern Virginia Community College is to provide quality instruction for the students. The major emphasis is on excellent teaching.
- Faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become better workers and better citizens.
- As a part of this primary responsibility, 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; conduct virtual student conferences as needed
- Adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Faculty are also expected to maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
**This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.
Special Assignments
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
- Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively teach online, in classrooms and in labs.
Minimum Work Experience:
- Master’s degree in mathematics or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics. Qualifying degree and coursework must be awarded by and completed with a regionally accredited institution.
- Previous experience teaching Mathematics and Developmental Mathematics at the college or university level.
- Experience with computer-based learning systems.
- Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment; or commitment to do so as a faculty member at NOVA.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Experience teaching hybrid and/or online courses including synchronous remote and emporium style classes.
- Experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and of varying levels of math proficiency.
- Community college teaching experience.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1953P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
05/27/2026
Job Close Date
06/03/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
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.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
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.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.