Adjunct Faculty - English as a Second Language (ESL)

Posting Details

Posting Summary


Working Title
Adjunct Faculty - English as a Second Language (ESL)


Role Title

Role Code

FLSA
Exempt


Pay Band
00


Position Number
280A2015


Agency
Northern VA Community College


Division
NV280-Provost Alexandria


Work Location
Multiple Locations


Hiring Range
Adjunct faculty teaching ESL are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).


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 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 (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

• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Ability to work in a collegial manner with a highly diverse faculty, staff and student population
• Ability to teach in an urban community college setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in the teaching field (TESOL/TESL, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, or equivalent) OR a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. (TESOL/TESL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or equivalent). Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution. For degrees earned outside the United States, applicants must attach as "Other Document" a course-by-course international credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member.

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.
• Significant experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No


Supervises Employees
No


Required Travel


n/a

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
ADJ_3364P


Recruitment Type
General Public - G


Number of Vacancies
varies depending on classes


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
06/17/2026


Job Close Date
07/31/2026


Open Until Filled

Agency Website




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 At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College .

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 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 .

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

Employee 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. For more information, please follow this link:

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.

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