Adjunct Faculty - Cinema

Overview

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Cinema. Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt. Pay Band 00. Position Number 280A2005. Agency Northern VA Community College. Division NV280-Provost Alexandria. Work Location Multiple Locations. Hiring Range:
Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No. EEO Category I-Faculty. Full Time or Part Time Part Time. Telework options:
No. Bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference:
Not specified. This is a part-time teaching role with variable schedules.

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.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to use instructional technology

• Master’s degree or higher in one or more of the following or in a closely related field:
  Cinema, and Film Studies from an accredited college or university

• MFA in Cinema (Film)
• Teaching experience in Cinema and Film Studies at the college level
• Graduate credits in Cinematography
• Produced short or feature-length films
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats
• Experience in teaching at the community college level
• Evidence of professional cinema-related work including, but not limited to short and feature films, commercials, professional music, educational or informational videos
• Experience in cinema production instruction, curriculum development for cinema courses and/or degree program, development of pedagogy to improve student cinema production skills/instruction
• Experience in securing and maintaining working connections with professionals in the cinema and media industries
• Evidence of understanding the needs of a diverse population at the community college

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. Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.