Adjunct Faculty- Fine Arts

Commonwealth of Virginia

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. Required KSAs: • Excellent interpersonal skills • Native or near-native oral and written English skills • Ability to work with a diverse student population • Demonstrated ability to produce quality work to be confirmed by review of portfolio.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlexandria, VA

    Description

    Title Adjunct Faculty - Fine Arts Agency: Northern VA Community College Location: Alexandria - 510 FLSA Exempt Hiring Range: Per credit hour based on education and experience Full Time or Part Time Part Time Additional Detail

    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.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Required KSAs:

    • Excellent interpersonal skills • Native or near-native oral and written English skills • Ability to work with a diverse student population • Demonstrated ability to produce quality work to be confirmed by review of portfolio

    Required Qualifications

    Applicants must have earned a Fine Arts M.F.A. degree from an accredited university or college and have at least graduated 18 credits in their teaching field.

    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.

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