Adjunct Faculty - Communication Studies - Woodbridge

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Effective September 1, 2021, state employees will be required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the Governors mandate, Executive Order #18.

Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at latest by their position start date.

Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requirements will be provided by Human Resources for newly hired or transferred employees who are unvaccinated.

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In your cover letter, kindly state when you would be available to start teaching for NOVA.

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 upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered. Responses to supplemental questions must be verifiable in your application and resume.

Providing false or inaccurate answers to supplemental questions will result in the immediate disqualification of your application.

Role Title Role Code Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Communication Studies - Woodbridge Work Location Prince William - 153 Job Description Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA ) is the second largest community college in the United States and the largest public educational institution in Virginia.

NOVA has more than 71,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members. As one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries, NOVA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable Virginia by fostering excellence in higher education.

As an Achieving the Dream Leader College, NOVA is committed to the principles of access, opportunity, student success, and excellence by meeting the educational and training needs of the region and its people with excellent and affordable courses and programs, offered by an inspired and committed diverse faculty and support staff.

With six unique locations throughout our region, each conveniently located within 40 miles of Washington D.C, we have Northern Virginia covered.

• NOVAs Alexandria Campus is located seven miles from the nations capital, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC;
• the Annandale Campus, with its urban feel and suburban appeal, is ranked as the most diverse in Virginia and boasts a thriving Koreatown;
• the s located in a comfortable suburb steeped in colonial history; the Manassas Campus is located next to Manassas Battlefield Park, site of the first major battle of the Civil War;

the Woodbridge s home to municipal parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges; and the Medical Education , located in Springfield, is a uniquely specialized campus that stands apart from what most community colleges can offer, with the area boasting an abundance of hiking and biking trails, and parks with nature and wildlife areas.

NOVA offers an opportunity to make a difference with outstanding career opportunities and competitive total rewards benefits, including 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 system.

NOVA embraces opportunities to create a college community that is a welcoming and inclusive place to learn and work. We do this by fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring equity while maintaining an open, civil, and safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and guests.

In so doing, NOVA fulfills its mission to offer world-class teaching and learning to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA .

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Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in

a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Teach college-level Communication Studies classes at the Woodbridge campus of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA ).

Courses may be taught during daytime, evening and / or Saturday hours.

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 upon student enrollment and staffing needs. 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 Required KSAs :

• Adept knowledge of instructional technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written English skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Successful passing of a criminal background check
• Adjunct faculty are required to meet assigned classes on meeting dates, submit required grade records and reports, student learning outcomes.
• Flexibility to teach in the daytime, evening, or a combination of both

Minimum Qualifications : Masters degree in Communication Studies or Speech Communication, OR Masters degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Studies or Speech Communication.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications :

T eaching experience and coursework in intercultural communication preferred.

College level teaching experience preferred. Special Instructions to Applicants In your cover letter, kindly state when you would be available to start teaching for NOVA .

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 upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered. Responses to supplemental questions must be verifiable in your application and resume.

Providing false or inaccurate answers to supplemental questions will result in the immediate disqualification of your application.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer 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 :

EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

Governor's Mandate Message Executive Order #18. Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at the latest by their position start date.

Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requ