Adjunct Faculty - Studio Arts Job at Virginia's Community College System in Rich

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.

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to teach during the day, evening or weekend or combination of both
• Ability to use instructional technology

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in studio arts or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in studio arts. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Considerations

• MFA in Studio Arts
• Experience teaching Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Color Sculpture, Drawing, and/or Ceramics coursework at the college level
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is an equal employment opportunity employer and 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.