Adjunct Art Appreciation Faculty (Part-Time)

Working Title Adjunct Art Appreciation Faculty (Part-Time) Role Title Art Adjunct Faculty Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 276A0TBD Agency Southside Va Community College Division Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location Brunswick - 025 Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and education 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 ScheduleFall 2026 Semester (August 17- December 15, 2026); Hybrid (A combination of in-person instruction on campus and online components).Location and Times available to teach one or more below classes:John H. Daniel Campus — Keysville, VA; Mondays, 11:10 AM – 12:35 PM.John H. Daniel Campus — Keysville, VA; Thursdays, 1:00 AM – 2:25 PM.Christanna Campus — Alberta, VA; Thursdays, Mondays, 11:10 AM – 12:35 PMChristanna Campus — Alberta, VA; Thursdays, 1:00 AM – 2:25 PM.Sensitive Position No Job DescriptionEstablished in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit southside.eduWould you like to inspire Creativity and Cultural Understanding Through the Appreciation of Art Across Time? Join the Southside Virginia Community College faculty and teach ART 100: Art Appreciation. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course that introduces art from prehistoric times to the present day. The successful candidate must be committed to SVCC’s mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.Applications will be received, reviewed, and considered continuously until needed positions are filled.Course Content & Specific DutiesDescribe various architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting techniques.Highlight major artists and key contributions from both Global and Western cultures.Cover course content effectively using a chronological and/or thematic approach.Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring high-quality course materials align with college standards.Maintain engagement through the college’s Learning Management System (LMS) for the online portion of the course.Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and communicating with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.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 QualificationsMaster’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Art or Art History from a regionally accredited institutionExcellent oral and written communication skillsInterpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and examsAbility to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessmentsAbility to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgroundsUnderstanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student successAdditional ConsiderationsTeaching experience at the college level, specifically with face-to-face and online/hybrid modalities.Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).Experience working with community college students.Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required TravelNoPosting Number ADJ_3305P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 4 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/18/2026 Job Close Date 08/10/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.southside.edu/employment Contact Name Jennifer Davis Email Jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number 434-949-1019 Special Instructions to ApplicantsOnly online applications will be accepted. Submission of the online application should also include a resume and all transcripts of all college work completed.This is a Part- Time Faculty position with NO state and VCCS benefits. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number, and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434.949.1048.Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) 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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.SVCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or a Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-622-2155.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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/EEO StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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 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 Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95885