Adjunct - Graphic Design- Loudoun

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,288,056 - 1,720,622; Part time

Job summary

NOVA in Loudoun seeks an adjunct graphic design instructor to teach courses across face-to-face, remote, and online formats. The appointment supports up to 12 credit hours in fall and spring and up to 8 credit hours during summer, with no guarantee of continued employment.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, demonstrate professional graphic design experience, and be proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have earned master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proven graphic design experience outside academia with diverse design skills.
• Advanced skills in the current version of Adobe Creative Cloud software.

Responsibilities

• Teach designated graphic design classes to a diverse student body.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to NOVA policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline.

Skills

Master’s degree

Graphic design experience

Adobe Creative Cloud

English fluency

Spanish skills

Instructional tech

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Working Title Adjunct - Graphic Design- Loudoun Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Loudoun Work Location Loudoun - 107 Hiring Range Adjunct faculty teaching PSY 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 a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies based on class schedules.

Job Description

Sensitive Position No Job 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.

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.

KSAs

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Adept knowledge of instructional technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written English skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Successful passing of a criminal background check
• Adjunct faculty are required to meet assigned classes on meeting dates, submit required grade records and reports, student learning outcomes.
• Classes maybe held during the day, evening or combination of both.
• Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written Spanish skills

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have an earned Master’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Applicants must have proven design experience outside of academia and with a diverse set of graphic design skills.
• Advanced skills and understanding of the current version of the Adobe Creative Cloud software is needed.

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;
• Daytime, evening, and/or weekend availability.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

No required travel

Posting Number ADJ_3293P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies varies based on classes Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/07/2026 Job Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.nvcc.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number

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.

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

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.

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.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95868