Photography Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026)

Photography Adjunct (Summer and Fall 2026) Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline or field of study to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are seeking someone who can teach photography in‑person and/or online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and/or up to 8 credit hours during the 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 GCC and the VCCS. Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization. Essential Functions As 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. Qualifications Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in photography. Ability to effectively teach in classroom and online settings. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to use instructional technology. Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools. Additional Considerations Prior teaching experience. Work experience in the field. Experience with online teaching. Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution. Travel Requirements May be required to travel between different college locations. 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. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Community Colleges