Adjunct Faculty - Photography

Overview

Working Title:

Adjunct Faculty - Photography

Role Code: FLSA Exempt;
Pay Band: 00;
Position Number: 280A0070

Agency:
Northern VA Community College

Division: NV280-Provost Alexandria

Work Location:

Multiple Locations

Hiring Range:
Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate. The per credit hour rate is determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by both education and teaching experience

Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No

EEO Category: I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time

Telework options:
No (subject to change based on business needs)

Work Schedule:

Varies according to class schedules

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• Ability to teach courses in Photography.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• The ability to relate basic principles of Photography to students
• Ability to use instructional technology

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in the teaching field. Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of full-time, related occupational experience. Part-time occupational experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.

• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• College-level teaching experience and/or several years of verifiable relevant work experience, and up-to-date knowledge of the professional field of photography and related media.

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No

Supervises Employees:
No

Required Travel: n/a

Posting Number:

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies: varies depending on classes

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date: 02/02/2026

Job Close Date: 05/31/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Adjunct postings are pool postings; divisions pull from applicants when there is a need. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

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