Adjunct Faculty- Fine Arts-Alexandria

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 9,100 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in Alexandria, VA, seeks adjunct faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in fall/spring and up to 8 credit hours in summer, across remote, online, or face-to-face formats. Employment is as-needed with no guaranteed continuation.

The position requires a Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field (or Master’s with 18 graduate hours) from a regionally accredited institution. DMV-area residence is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in teaching field or master’s with 18 graduate hours in teaching field; regionally accredited.
• Must reside in DMV area (DC/VA/MD) as per location.
• Experience with diverse student populations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach specified classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to NOVA and VCCS policies and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Portfolio quality

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

Instructional technologies

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty- Fine Arts-Alexandria

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Alexandria - 510

FLSA: Exempt

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).

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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.

Minimum 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.