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Adjunct Faculty - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Prince William, Northern VA Community College; Math, Sciences, Technologies, and Business (MSTB), United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Feb 2026

About the role

Posting Summary

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280A2010 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Woodbridge Work Location Prince William - 153 Hiring Range Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate. The per credit hour rate is determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by both education and teaching experience 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- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Varies according to class schedules

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Job Description:
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks:

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.

Essential Functions:
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.

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

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

KSA’s

Ability to demonstrate HVACR theory and practical application
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent oral/written communication skills
The ability to relate basic principles to students
Ability to use instructional technology
Ability to present course material in a manner commensurate with students’ level of learning.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies OR appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related experience in the occupational field.
Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum of two years of full-time, related occupational experience. Part-time occupational experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.
Additional experience beyond the minimum is required for those applicants/candidates that do not possess a minimum of an associate’s degree in the teaching field.
Valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Universal Certification (EPA 40 CFR of Section 608)

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

Master HVAC license
10 years field experience
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.
Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

n/a

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_3086P Recruitment Type General Public