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Adjunct Faculty - Art History-Alexandria
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. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
Posting Details
Working Title - Adjunct Faculty - Art History-Alexandria
Agency - Northern VA Community College
Division - NV280-Provost Alexandria
Work Location - Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range - Flat rate paid per credit hour based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
Emergency/Essential Personnel - No
EEO Category - I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time - Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- - No
Job Description - General 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. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
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.
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 - KSA's 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 all Ability to use instructional technology Required Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in the teaching field or master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
Additional Considerations - 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.
Posting Number - ADJ_3639P
Recruitment Type - General Public - G
Number of Vacancies - varies depending on classes
Job Open Date - 09/25/2026
Job Close Date - 10/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Worksite address
alexandria, VA, 22350, US
Who can apply
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