Teaching Faculty; Communication Studies

Overview

Working Title:

9-Month Teaching Faculty (Communication Studies). Role

Title:

9 month-Instructor. Role Code: 01013-FP. FLSA Exempt. Pay Band 00. Position Number 280F0958. Agency:
Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC/NOVA). Agency/Division: NV280-Provost Manassas.

Work Location:

Multiple Locations. Hiring Range:
Starting salary is commensurate based on education and experience within the assigned rank. Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No. EEO Category: I-Faculty. Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time. Telework options:
Yes (telework options are subject to change based on business needs).

Notes: The position open date is 02/03/2026 and close date is 03/03/2026. Open until filled. The College website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

NOVA invites applications for qualified individuals to join our faculty to support the mission and vision of the largest institution of higher education in Virginia. The open faculty positions are available beginning with the  academic year. The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction. NOVA faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities.

NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College’s campuses or off-site locations.

Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. A typical 9-month teaching load is 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.

NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations;

answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.

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.

KSAs/Required Qualifications

• Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students.
• Ability to use formative and summative assessment measures to enhance student learning.
• Experience with or ability to utilize proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Ability to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods to enhance classroom instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
• Available to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Studies coursework (interpersonal communication, public speaking, intercultural communication, communication theory, media studies). Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
• College-level teaching experience in the teaching field and/or related occupational experience.

• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• College-level teaching experience, preferably at a community college.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Professional or teaching experience in mass media, public relations and/or journalism.

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No. Supervises Employees:
No. Required Travel: n/a.

Posting Number: . Recruitment Type:
General Public - G. Number of Vacancies: 1 Alexandria, 1 Loudoun, 1 Annandale, 1 Manassas. Open Date: 02/03/2026. Close Date: 03/03/2026. Website:.

NOVA is committed to inclusive excellence. The college offers benefits including health and dental insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans. For more information, visit  The following statements apply:
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