Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleAdjunct Faculty - Biology (AN)DepartmentMSTBPosting Number03522PLocationAnnandale, VA: 22003Full or Part TimePart-TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredSalary RangeSalary is per credit hour and based on education and experience. Position Summary Information

Basic Function

The Mathematics, Sciences, Technologies, and Business Division (MSTB) at NOVA’s Annandale Campus has a need for a part-time instructor to teach General Biology and Anatomy & Physiology.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of a faculty member in the Virginia Community College System shall be to provide quality instruction for the students. The major emphasis shall be on good teaching by working with students in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities—to help the student develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become a better person, a better worker, and a better citizen. Teach courses in any of the Biological Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in any of the Biological Sciences or Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in Biology.

Preferred Qualifications

College level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Adept knowledge of instructional technologies. Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse student population. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required

Operation of a State VehicleNo Posting Detail Information

Open Date10/22/2019Close Date11/15/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

The indicated salary is per credit hour.

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 in Biology or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * When are you available to teach?
   • Morning
   • Afternoon
   • Evening
   • All

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document
3. Unofficial Transcript 2
4. Unofficial Transcript 3