Adjunct Faculty - Music

Overview

Adjunct Faculty - Music. Part-time faculty paid per credit hour; rate determined by assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is based on education and teaching experience.

• 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.

Meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports; teach prescribed courses with established texts; adhere to professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations.

Must reside in the (DMV) area.

• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

• 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

Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No. Telework options:
No (subject to change based on business needs).

Posting Details:
Posting number ; number of vacancies varies; job open date 01/20/2026; job close date 05/31/2026; open until filled.

Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 credit hours during summer; teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying proficiency

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities. EEO statements, ADA accommodations, and E-Verify requirements are applicable as described in the original posting. Background check and related disclosures may apply as a condition of employment.

For more information, please visit the NOVA website and the postings page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./92495