What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2025) position at Germanna Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Biology Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2025)
Role Title
Biology Adjunct
Role Code
01013-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
297A0000
Agency
Germanna Community College
Division
Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location
Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range
Salary is commensurate with rank and credentials.
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-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Biology courses in-person (daytime and weekend hours) at the Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Locust Grove campus locations.
Special Assignments
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in the specific discipline
- Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
- Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
- Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success.
- Technology capability (access to WIFI, computers) to teach remotely
- All teaching positions of Germanna Community College require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
- Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.
- Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching
- The successful candidate must embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
Additional Considerations
- Prior teaching experience
- Work experience in the field
- Experience with on-line teaching.
- Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution
- Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
You may be expected to travel to all campus locations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_1697P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
10/11/2024
Job Close Date
04/30/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Karen Foster
Email
KFoster@germanna.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
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
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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 such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
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.
