Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleAdjunct - Physics- LODepartmentMSTBPosting Number02795PLocationSterling, VA: 20164Full or Part TimePart-TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredNoSalary Rangecommensurate per rank per VCCS criteria Position Summary Information

Basic Function

Part-time instructors needed in the Sterling, Virginia area to teach Physics courses at the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College in the summer and/or fall semesters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 10 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Degree in Physics or Masters degree and 18 graduate hours in physics

Preferred Qualifications

College level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•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.
•Classes maybe held during the day, evening or combination of both.

Operation of a State VehicleNo Posting Detail Information

Open Date09/21/2018Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required.

Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 10 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend.

The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

Additional InformationSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Physics?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you available to teach during the day, evening, or weekend?
   • Day
   • Evening
   • Weekend
3. * Do you have experience with a diverse student population?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Briefly describe your experience with instructional technologies.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 2
2. Unofficial Transcript 3