Adjunct Faculty- Fine Arts-Alexandria

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

Posting Summary Working Title Role Title Role CodeFLSAFLSA Exempt Pay Band Pay Band UGPosition Number

Position Number 280A9999

Agency

Agency Northern VA Community College

Division Work Location Hiring Range

Hiring Range Flat rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank:
Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

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

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

General 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:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; native or near-native oral and written English skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality work (to be confirmed by review of portfolio).

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations

• Desired qualifications include having college-level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience as well as having the ability to use instructional technologies.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies varies

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/13/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website https://www.nvcc.edu

Contact Name

Email

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