Adjunct Faculty - Communication Studies Job at Virginia's Community College Syst

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty – Communication Studies (Part‑Time)

Location

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Provide quality instruction and meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; adhere to professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies or Speech Communication, OR
• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Studies or Speech Communication.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• 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.

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.