Location: Spotsylvania,VA, USA
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Working Title Biology College Everywhere Adjunct Role Title Biology College Everywhere Adjunct Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 297A0000 Agency Germanna Community College Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Spotsylvania - 177 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
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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.
College Everywhere started in 2020 at Germanna Community College. The purpose of this program is to offer students a chance to earn an Associate Degree in selected programs in one year completely online. To achieve this goal, courses are structured into 5-week or 7-week sessions, providing a clear pathway to a degree.
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a virtual classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjunct faculty members to teach courses in Biology.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-###-#### or by email at ...@germanna.edu
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-###-#### or by email ...@germanna.edu.
Special Assignments
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.
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
* Experience with on-line teaching
* 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
* 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
* 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_1685P 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 www.germanna.edu Contact Name Karen Foster Email ...@germanna.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-####
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 a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
* Cover Letter/Letter of Application
* Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
* Teaching Philosophy
* Other Document
* Curriculum Vitae
* Unofficial Transcript 2
* Unofficial Transcript 3
* AHP Letter