Adjunct Faculty - Horticulture-LO

Posting Summary

Working Title

Adjunct Faculty - Horticulture-LO

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

00

Position Number

280A2004

Agency

Northern VA Community College

Division

NV280-Provost Loudoun

Work Location

Loudoun - 107

Hiring Range

Please see under additional considerations

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

General 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 guarantees 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 (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

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

KSA’s

• Adept knowledge of instructional technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to meet assigned classes on meeting dates, submit required grade records and reports, student learning outcomes.
• Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students. ·
• Ability to use formative and summative assessment measure to enhance student learning.
• Experience with or ability to utilize proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Ability to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods to enhance classroom instruction.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field or associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies. Qualifying academic degrees 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 Considerations

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.

Salary range:

Adjunct faculty are paid a flat rate per credit hour based on the assigned rank and discipline. Rank is determined by education and academic teaching experience. The rates for HRT are as follows: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249). For those who teach Tier 1 courses, the rate for the respective rank is increased by an additional $200 per credit hour. For those who teach Tier 2 courses, the rate for the respective rank is increased by an additional $100 per credit hour. Courses that do not fall within Tier 1 or 2 are compensated at the previously specified regular rates.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

n/a

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ADJ_3653P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

varies depending on classes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

10/09/2026

Job Close Date

11/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

https://www.nvcc.edu/

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

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

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes 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 program.

We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission.

For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s 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 Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.