Adjunct Faculty – Visual Arts

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Adjunct Faculty – Visual Arts

Company: Virginia Community Colleges


Description: Posting SummaryWorking Title Adjunct Faculty – Visual Arts
Role Title Adjunct Instructor
Role Code
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 293A0000
Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College
Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)
Work Location Hampton – 650
Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 ScheduleVaried.
Sensitive Position No
Job DescriptionVirginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend.Essential functions:

• Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff and administrators of the College.

Special AssignmentsMay 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

• Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Art.
• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Must be able to work at all campus locations.
• Have an online portfolio of 10-12 personal images.

Additional Considerations

• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.
• Experience teaching with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required TravelNonePosting Detail InformationPosting Number ADJ_2134P
Recruitment Type General Public – G
Number of Vacancies 99
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 01/07/2025
Job Close Date 12/31/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Agency Website VPCC.edu
Contact Name Human Resources
Email hr@vpcc.edu
Phone Number (757) 825-2728
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplication must include an electronic portfolio of 10-12 images of the applicant’s art work. The portfolio and images contained therein should be clearly labeled with appropriate identifying information.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement DisclaimerThe selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
EEO StatementThe Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA StatementThe VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify StatementVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• PDF Portfolio or Website

Optional Documents * Other Document

• Unofficial Transcript 2
• AHP Letter

Salary:

Location: Hampton, VA

Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:03:34 GMT


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