Adjunct Faculty in Studio Arts

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,894,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Studio Arts to teach courses at the Norfolk campus (710) or remotely via Zoom. This part-time position focuses on delivering instruction, providing timely feedback, and promoting student learning across diverse backgrounds.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Studio Arts (or related with 18 graduate credits in Studio Arts) and can teach synchronously.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Studio Arts discipline or a Master's with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a Studio Arts discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
• Ability to teach synchronously (in-person, hybrid, or ZOOM) at the Norfolk campus.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates students' acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Align course activities with student learning outcomes; employ active learning strategies and appropriate technology; provide prompt, meaningful feedback.
• Deliver instruction in support of learning outcomes; adhere to policies for student surveys; conduct meaningful assessments and respond with action plans as needed.
• Responsibilities may include day, evening, and/or weekend work as determined by assigned courses.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Skills

Effective online communication

Synchronous teaching

Education

Master's degree in Studio Arts (or with 18 grad credits in Studio Arts)

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty in Studio Arts

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Norfolk - 710

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students' acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester's evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
2. Master's degree in a Studio Arts discipline or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a Studio Arts discipline.
3. Ability to teach synchronously (in-person, hybrid, or ZOOM) at the Norfolk campus.

Additional Considerations

1. Teaching experience at the college level.
2. Knowledge of Canvas or other learning management systems.
3. Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
4. Candidate should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.