Adjunct - Graphic Design- Loudoun

Adjunct - Graphic Design
- Loudoun

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 include:

• 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 include meeting assigned classes regularly, submitting required records and reports routinely, teaching the prescribed courses of study with the established texts, and adhering to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area. Minimum qualifications include:

• Adept knowledge of instructional technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written English skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Successful passing of a criminal background check
• Adjunct faculty are required to meet assigned classes on meeting dates, submit required grade records and reports, student learning outcomes.
• Classes may be held during the day, evening or combination of both.
• Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written Spanish skills

Required qualifications include:

• An earned Master's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Proven design experience outside of academia and with a diverse set of graphic design skills.
• Advanced skills and understanding of the current version of the Adobe Creative Cloud software is needed.

Additional considerations include:

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

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer.