Adjunct Faculty- Fine Arts

Overview

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Required 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

• Applicants must have an earned a Fine Arts M.F.A. degree from an accredited university or college and have at least graduate 18 credits in their teaching field.

• 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:
No

Supervises Employees:
No

Posting Number  
• Recruitment Type General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies varies
• Position End Date (if temporary)
• Job Open Date 02/02/2026
• Job Close Date 05/31/2026
• Open Until Filled

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

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EEO Statement:
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement:
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

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