Jobs at NOVA
The faculty and staff at NOVA help make it one of the top community colleges in the country. We continually search for highly qualified individuals with a shared commitment to access to education and student success. Learn more about the application process.
All Northern Virginia Community College campuses seek qualified part-time faculty members who share the institution’s strategic vision to create educational opportunities for all people as the Gateway to the American Dream. NOVA’s faculty embraces the rich diversity of the multicultural area that it serves and demonstrates its commitment to student success by fostering an environment of world-class teaching and learning.
In-person and virtual teaching opportunities for part-time (adjunct) faculty may be available in the following disciplines:
- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Art History
- Arts (Ceramics)
- Auto Body/Collision Repair
- Automotive
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Cinema
- Contract Management
- Computer Science
- Communication Studies and Theatre
- Construction Management
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
- Diesel Technology
- Economics
- Education
- English
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Geography
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Services
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Mathematics
- Mathematics (Developmental)
- Marketing
- Music
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sociology
- Studio Arts
- Veterinary Technology
- Welding
- World Languages (French, German, Japanese, Latin)
For many disciplines, a Master’s degree in the discipline or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. For some disciplines, such as Veterinary Technology, HVAC, welding and more, the minimum qualifications may depend on certifications, education, and/or work experience.
Candidates should have the following required knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to use technology to enhance instruction; excellent oral/written communication skills;
- demonstrated teaching skills;
- Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at NOVA.
Career Services assist students with exploring, developing and setting goals related to each student's unique educational and academic needs. These services include career assessments, occupational information, goal setting, planning and employment resources. Each of NOVA's campuses has a Career Services office location.
NOVA's online one-stop career and job/internship search resource, Career Connection, allows students to post resumes and search jobs submitted by local employers.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Northern Virginia Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. This policy specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in educational and employment opportunities, programs and activities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans.
Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy may be addressed to: eo@nvcc.edu
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Contact
For questions regarding employment openings or assistance applying, please contact employment@nvcc.edu.