Virginia Community Colleges is hiring: Adjunct Faculty - Photography in Richmond

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Adjunct postings are pool postings, 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.

Posting Summary

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Photography

FLSA: Exempt

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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

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 various 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 the 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:

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSA’s

• Ability to teach courses in Photography.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to relate basic principles of Photography to students.
• 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.
• A minimum of two years of full-time, related occupational experience.

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.
• College-level teaching experience and/or several years of verifiable relevant work experience.

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

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce.

ADA Statement

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