Fine Art Adjunct Instructor

Fine Art Adjunct Instructor

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate's degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university.

SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice. Southwest Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division to teach Fine Art. The College seeks faculty who will adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can use technology to teach effectively, and will work effectively with students, staff, and others in a climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success.

Instructors will be responsible for teaching Fine Art courses in a virtual format. Other responsibilities include participation in the following: achievement of the College's mission and goals; upholding the College's values; and personal and program evaluation. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

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
- Master of Fine Arts or Arts degree in Fine Art or related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate level course hours in Fine Art. Experience teaching 3-D Design curriculum. Experience teaching photography. Demonstrated commitment to student success. Excellent verbal, listening, problem-solving, critical thinking and writing skills.

Additional Considerations
- Ability to work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Competence to teach courses with multicultural perspectives in a community college setting with a focus on student learning. Willingness to incorporate the college-wide abilities of Civic Engagement, Critical Thinking, Professional Readiness, Quantitative Literacy, Scientific Literacy, and Written Communication. Experience with the use of online course management systems, i.e. Canvas.

Ability to impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching. Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness and characteristics.

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Recruitment Type
- General Public - G

Number of Vacancies - 1

Job Open Date - 06/25/2026

Job Close Date - 07/09/2026

Agency Website -(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Contact Name
- Human Resources

Email - hr

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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 (ADAandADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement - VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.