Adjunct Faculty - Music Recording Technology-Loudoun
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment
Posting Summary
Working Title
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Music Recording Technology-Loudoun
Role Title
Role Code
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band
Pay Band UG
Position Number
Position Number 280A2888
Agency
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division
Division NV280-Provost Loudoun
Work Location
Hiring Range
Hiring Range Adjunct faculty teaching MRT are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options?
Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
Does this position have telework options?
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Varies according to class schedules
Sensitive Position
No
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 guarantees 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.
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
KSAs
- Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students.
- Ability to use formative and summative assessment measure to enhance student learning.
- Experience with or ability to utilize proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
- Ability to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods to enhance classroom instruction.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
- Available to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field or associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies. Qualifying degree must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
- Two (2) years of related full-time (or its full-time equivalent) occupational experience. Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalency.
Additional Considerations
- Professional experience in large console format recording studios.
- Fluency in industry standard music software including Pro Tools, Logic Audio, Ableton, and other frequency analysis software toolsets.
- Ability to teach both lower- and upper-level recording classes.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Number
Posting Number ADJ_3500P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/31/2026
Job Close Date
09/30/2026
Agency Website
https://www.nvcc.edu/
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied