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Graphic Communications (Spring/Summer 2026)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fredericksburg, VA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ November 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Germanna Community College is hiring a Graphic Communications adjunct faculty member for the Spring/Summer 2026 semesters. The role involves planning and teaching in-person and online courses, developing syllabi and instructional materials, maintaining student records, and adhering to college policies and instructional standards.

Highlights
  • Teach Graphic Communications courses both in-person and online.
  • Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
  • Maintain student records, assign grades, and assess progress.
  • Comply with Germanna Community College and Virginia Community College System policies and regulations.
  • Maintain professional competence in the field of Graphic Communications.
  • Master’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Graphic Communications required.
  • Experience or willingness to learn instructional technology and artificial intelligence tools.
  • Prior teaching and field experience preferred, along with online teaching proficiency.
  • Teaching load up to 12 credit hours in fall and spring, up to 8 credit hours in summer based on enrollment and staffing.
  • Must reside within reasonable commuting distance to Virginia campus or be willing to relocate.

Graphic Communications (Spring/Summer 2026) Full Description

Graphic Communications (Spring/Summer 2026)
Posting Details
 Posting Summary 
Working Title  | Graphic Communications (Spring/Summer 2026)
Role Title  | Graphic Communications (Spring/Summer 2026)
Role Code  | 01013-SW
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | UG
Position Number  | 297A00000
Agency  | Germanna Community College
Division  | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range  | Salary is commensurate with rank and credentials.
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  | Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
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/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are seeking someone who is able to teach Graphic Communications both in-person and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

This position is located in Virginia. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.

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 a 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

To apply for this position please submit online your complete application, resume/CV, cover letter and transcripts. Applications will be reviewed upon request.

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’s Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester hours in Graphic Communications Ability to effectively teach classrooms and online Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent oral/written communication 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 on-line teaching. Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | May be required to travel between different college locations.
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | ADJ_2832P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1+
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 11/05/2025
Job Close Date  | 12/01/2025
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name  | Catra Godwin
Email  | cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Additional Information  | Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer  | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. 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/90384
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Which semester(s) are you interested in teaching? 
    • Spring 2026
    • Summer 2026
    • Both
  2. * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance. 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Other Document
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Unofficial Transcript 2
  5. Unofficial Transcript 3