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Biology College Everywhere Adjunct
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Position Number: 5740297
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

Biology College Everywhere Adjunct

Work Location: Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range: Salary is commensurate with rank and credentials.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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.

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 540-423-9056 or by email at cgodwin@germanna.edu

If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@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

Preferred Qualifications:

Posting Number: ADJ1685P
Job Close Date: 4/30/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/78335

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.

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.