Adjunct Faculty - Engineering Technology
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Title: Adjunct Faculty - Engineering TechnologyAgency: Northern VA Community CollegeLocation: Multiple LocationsFLSA: ExemptHiring 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.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.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.Minimum Qualifications:KSA's* Adept knowledge of instructional technologies* Excellent interpersonal skills* Exellent analytical skills* Excellent oral/written communication skills* Ability to work with a diverse student population* Ability to use instructional technologyRequired Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in the teaching field OR associate degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies OR appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related experience in the occupational field.* Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.* A minimum of two years of full-time, related occupational experience. Part-time occupational experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.* Additional experience beyond the minimum is required for those applicants/candidates that do not possess a minimum of an associate's degree in the teaching field.Preferred Qualifications:Additional Considerations* Industry certifications in Engineering Technology field, Fiber Optics or related.* 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