Adjunct Faculty - World Languages (Spanish and German)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - World Languages Spanish and German
• Role Title: Adjunct Faculty
• Role Code: 280A2017
• FLSA: Exempt
• Pay Band: 00
• Position Number: 280A2017
• Agency: Northern VA Community College
• Division: NV280-Provost
• Annandale Work Location: Multiple Locations
• Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate. The per credit hour rate is determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by both education and teaching experience.
• Emergency Essential Personnel: No
• EEO Category: I-Faculty
• Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
• Telework Options: No (Telework options are subject to change based on business needs)
• Bilingual/Multilingual Requirement: Yes
• Work Schedule: Varies according to class schedules
• Sensitive Position: No

Job 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.

Must reside in the DC/VA/MD DMV area.

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.
• Adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

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.

KSAs (Required Qualifications)

• Commitment to communicate in the target language 90% or more of the time during instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and native or near-native oral and written skills in the language of instruction.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and native or near-native oral and written English skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to use instructional technology.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in the language of instruction OR a Masters degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the language of instruction.
• Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations

• A track record of effective community college or K-12 teaching experience.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience with both on-campus and online teaching.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Operation of a State Vehicle: No Supervises Employees: No Required Travel: NA

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ADJ_3184P
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: Varies depending on classes
• Position End Date (if temporary): N/A
• Job Open Date: 03/19/2026
• Job Close Date: 05/31/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Agency Website:https://www.nvcc.edu
• Contact Name: N/A
• Email: N/A
• Phone Number: N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants Adjunct postings are pool postings meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Must reside in the DC/VA/MD DMV area.

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 NOVAs 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 NOVAs mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVAs Annual Security Reports.

Background Check Statement The selected candidates 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 Commonwealths 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 Act (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.

Quicklink for Posting:https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94556

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

1. Do you possess a Masters Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the language of instruction?

   • [ ] Yes
   • [ ] No

2. From the following, please specify when you are available to teach:

   • [ ] Days and daytime hours
   • [ ] Days and evening hours
   • [ ] Saturdays

3. If given the opportunity, from which campus would you prefer to teach? (You may select all that apply.)

   • [ ] Alexandria Campus
   • [ ] Annandale Campus
   • [ ] Loudoun Campus
   • [ ] Manassas Campus
   • [ ] Medical Education Campus
   • [ ] Woodbridge Campus

4. I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.

   • [ ] Yes
   • [ ] No

5. I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

   • [ ] Yes
   • [ ] No

6. What languages are you able to teach?

   • [ ] Spanish
   • [ ] German

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Optional Documents:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3