Adjunct - Graphic Design- Alexandria

Working Title Adjunct - Graphic Design- Alexandria Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 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- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Varies based on class schedules.

Job Description 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.

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. 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.

KSAs KSA’s/Required Qualifications

• Adept knowledge of instructional technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written English skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Successful passing of a criminal background check
• Adjunct faculty are required to meet assigned classes on meeting dates, submit required grade records and reports, student learning outcomes.
• Classes maybe held during the day, evening or combination of both.
• Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written Spanish skills

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

• Desired qualifications include having college-level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience as well as having the ability to use instructional technologies;
• Daytime, evening, and/or weekend availability.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

No required travel

Posting Number ADJ_3655P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies varies based on classes Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/13/2026 Job Close Date 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.nvcc.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number 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.

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 studen…