NOVA has an outstanding reputation of growth, innovation and stability and offers a wide variety of full-time and part-time opportunities. NOVA also has Career Service offices and additional online resources to help students find employment.
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:
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:
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.
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
For questions regarding employment openings or assistance applying, please contact employment@nvcc.edu.