Adjunct Faculty - Religion
Job Description
Full job description
Title: Adjunct Faculty - Religion
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Multiple Locations
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
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; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
KSA's
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exellent 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:
- M.A. in Religious Studies (not an M.Div.), or a Master’s with 18 graduate semester hours in Religious Studies, including courses in World Religions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
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