Adjunct Faculty - English Second Language; ESL

Overview

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - English as a Second Language (ESL). The position is part time and paid per credit hour, determined by assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is based on education and teaching experience.

Location:

Multiple Locations. Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No. Telework options:
No (subject to business needs). Bilingual or multilingual skill requirements:
Not specified.

• 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.

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Ability to work in a collegial manner with a highly diverse faculty, staff and student population
• Ability to teach in an urban community college setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• The ability to relate basic principles of ADJ to students
• Ability to use instructional technology

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Qualifying academic 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
• Significant experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Posting Number:  | Recruitment Type:
General Public - G | Number of Vacancies: varies depending on classes | Job Open Date: 02/02/2026 | Job Close Date: 05/31/2026 | Open Until Filled:
Yes

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public higher education institution in Virginia. NOVA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs and serves about 75,000 students across multiple campuses and online offerings. NOVA is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Background Check Statement:
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and other checks as required. A Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest may also be required.

EEO Statement:
The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of 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: VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation in the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement: VCCS uses E-Verify to check eligibility to work in the United States. An I-9 form and documentation of identity are required.

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