Fine Art Adjunct Instructor

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Fine Art Adjunct Instructor Role Title Adjunct Faculty - Instructor Role Code 01013 FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 294A00000 Agency Southwest Virginia Community College Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Tazewell - 185 Hiring Range $793 - $1058 per semester credit hour 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

Virtual

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate's degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Southwest Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division to teach Fine Art. The College seeks faculty who will adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can use technology to teach effectively, and will work effectively with students, staff, and others in a climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success.

Instructors will be responsible for teaching Fine Art courses in a virtual format.

Other responsibilities include participation in the following: achievement of the College's mission and goals; upholding the College's values; and personal and program evaluation.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

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

• Master of Fine Arts or Arts degree in Fine Art or related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate level course hours in Fine Art.
• Experience teaching 3-D Design curriculum.
• Experience teaching photography
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Excellent verbal, listening, problem-solving, critical thinking and writing skills.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Competence to teach courses with multicultural perspectives in a community college setting with a focus on student learning.
• Willingness to incorporate the college-wide abilities of Civic Engagement, Critical Thinking, Professional, Readiness, Quantitative Literacy, Scientific Literacy, and Written Communication.
• Experience with the use of online course management systems, i.e. Canvas.
• Ability to impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness and characteristics.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

No travel required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_3390P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/25/2026 Job Close Date 07/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.sw.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email hr@sw.edu Phone Number 276-964-7333 Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.

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/97345

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you either reside in Virginia or are you available to work onsite at a college location in Virginia?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Other Document
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate