Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Title: Adjunct Faculty - PhysicsAgency: Northern VA Community CollegeLocation: Multiple LocationsFLSA: ExemptHiring Range: Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience.Full Time or Part Time: Part TimeAdditional DetailJob 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.Minimum Qualifications:KSA'sAbility to use technology to enhance instructionExcellent interpersonal skillsExellent analytical skillsExcellent oral/written communication skillsAbility to work with a diverse student populationAbility to use instructional technologyCommitment to teaching excellenceAbility to teach day, night and/or weekendsRequired Qualifications:* Masters Degree in Physics or a related field of study, OR a Masters degree with a minimumof 18 graduate semester hours in PhysicsAdditional Considerations:Additional Considerations:Prior experience teaching in higher educationPrevious experience with introductory level astronomy coursesExperience 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.