Photography Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026) Job at Virginia's Community College S

Working Title: Photography Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026) – Role Code 01013‑SW. FLSA exempt, paid within the UG pay band, applicable to part‑time faculty. The position is located at Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg – 630). Working hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. based on availability and scheduling needs.

Germanna Community College is a two‑year public institution in the Virginia Community College System. It provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities to residents of the City of Fredericksburg and surrounding counties. The College seeks an adjunct faculty member to plan and teach Photography courses in person and/or online. Adjunct faculty may teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and up to 8 credit hours during the summer session.

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 GCC and the VCCS.


• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions

• Provide quality instruction in assigned courses.


• Meet assigned classes regularly and submit required records and reports routinely.


• Teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts.


• Adhere to the College’s statement on professional ethics in accordance with 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

• Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Photography.


• Ability to effectively teach in classroom and online settings.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to use instructional technology.


• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience.


• Work experience in the field.


• Experience with online teaching.


• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I‑9 and E‑Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest (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 Act (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. Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.