Adjunct Faculty - Music Job at Virginia Community Colleges in Richmond

Job Posting: Adjunct Faculty - Music

This is a pool posting, 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.

Position Details:

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Music

Role Title: Adjunct Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate, determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught.

Work Schedule: Varies according to class schedules.

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. 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:
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.

Qualifications:

KSA’s:

• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to use instructional technology.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field from a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations:

• 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.

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

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation.

EEO Statement:
The Virginia Community College System is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

ADA Statement:
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.