Northern VA Community College

Adjunct Faculty -Physics - Alexandria Campus

Location
Alexandria, VA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · Hybrid
Posted
October 28, 2026

About this position

Posting Summary Working Title Adjunct Faculty -Physics - Alexandria Campus Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280APHYAL Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Alexandria Work Location Alexandria - 510 Hiring Range Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1249). Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part 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? Work Schedule Varies according to class schedules Sensitive Position No Job Description 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 guarantee 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. Must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire. 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 KSA’s • Ability to use technology to enhance instruction • Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent analytical skills • Excellent oral/written communication skills • Ability to work with a diverse student population • Ability to use instructional technology • Commitment to teaching excellence • Ability to teach day, night and/or weekends Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hou

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
Not disclosed
Physics median
$2,386/ course, n=35
Virginia median
$5,358/ course, n=36

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