What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty- Graphic and Media Design position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Adjunct Faculty- Graphic and Media Design Role Title Adjunct Instructor- Professor Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and/or training. 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
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Virginia 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 Community College 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. Courses may be assigned at the Hampton or Historic Triangle campus, other off-site centers, and online (asynchronous/synchronous): day, evening, and weekend classes.
Essential Functions
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
Minimum Qualifications
The Successful Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications
Additional Considerations
Must be able to work at all campus locations.
Posting Number ADJ_2463P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies open until filled Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/05/2025 Job Close Date 12/31/2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website vpcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email hr@vpcc.edu Phone Number 757-825-2728 Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The 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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS 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 Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/84893
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Sensitive Position No Job Description
Virginia 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 Community College 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. Courses may be assigned at the Hampton or Historic Triangle campus, other off-site centers, and online (asynchronous/synchronous): day, evening, and weekend classes.
Essential Functions
- Design and delivery of instruction for day, evening, or weekend classes.
- Responsible for student assessment and grading.
- Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
- Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.
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
Minimum Qualifications
The Successful Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, with at least 18 graduate semester credits in Graphic and Media Design or a related discipline.
- Can demonstrate a passion for the discipline of Graphic and Media Design and a commitment/belief that a diverse group of students from various backgrounds and ages, including adult learners, can learn this discipline, thus fulfilling the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills appropriate for students, colleagues, staff, and administrator interactions as an individual or as a part of a team.
- Proficiency in the Adobe suite of design and editing programs.
- Demonstrated ability to teach Type Design, Layout Design, and Web Design.
- Willingness to adopt an organized plan of instruction and the 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.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and more and submit documentation as well as final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
- Must be able to work at all campus locations.
Additional Considerations
- Community college teaching experience.
- Experience teaching online, hybrid, and traditional face-to-face classroom modalities.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, 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.
Must be able to work at all campus locations.
Posting Number ADJ_2463P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies open until filled Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/05/2025 Job Close Date 12/31/2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website vpcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email hr@vpcc.edu Phone Number 757-825-2728 Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The 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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS 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 Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/84893
