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Working Title Adjunct - Graphic Design - Loudoun
Role Title
Role Code
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division NV280 - Provost Loudoun
Work Location Loudoun - 107
Hiring Range Adjunct faculty teaching PSY are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
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.
Work Schedule Varies based on class schedules.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Job Description:
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. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, 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.
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 NOVA 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.
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
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
KSAs:
- Adept knowledge of instructional technologies
- Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written English skills
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Successful passing of a criminal background check
- Adjunct faculty are required to meet assigned classes on meeting dates, submit required grade records and reports, student learning outcomes.
- Classes may be held during the day, evening or combination of both.
- Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written Spanish skills
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must have an earned Master’s degree from an accredited university or college.
- Applicants must have proven design experience outside of academia and with a diverse set of graphic design skills.
- Advanced skills and understanding of the current version of the Adobe Creative Cloud software is needed.
Additional Considerations
- Desired qualifications include having college-level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience as well as having the ability to use instructional technologies;
- Daytime, evening, and/or weekend availability.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel No required travel
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3293P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies varies based on classes
Job Open Date 05/07/2026
Job Close Date 08/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
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.
Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct - Graphic Design - Loudoun
Role Title
Role Code
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division NV280 - Provost Loudoun
Work Location Loudoun - 107
Hiring Range Adjunct faculty teaching PSY are paid per credit hour based on rank: Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
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.
Work Schedule Varies based on class schedules.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Job Description:
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. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, 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.
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 NOVA 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.
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
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
KSAs:
- Adept knowledge of instructional technologies
- Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written English skills
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Successful passing of a criminal background check
- Adjunct faculty are required to meet assigned classes on meeting dates, submit required grade records and reports, student learning outcomes.
- Classes may be held during the day, evening or combination of both.
- Excellent interpersonal and native or near-native oral and written Spanish skills
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must have an earned Master’s degree from an accredited university or college.
- Applicants must have proven design experience outside of academia and with a diverse set of graphic design skills.
- Advanced skills and understanding of the current version of the Adobe Creative Cloud software is needed.
Additional Considerations
- Desired qualifications include having college-level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience as well as having the ability to use instructional technologies;
- Daytime, evening, and/or weekend availability.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel No required travel
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3293P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies varies based on classes
Job Open Date 05/07/2026
Job Close Date 08/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Graphic Design Specialist
Align your portfolio with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to document that the role demands your specific qualifications. Build a portfolio that directly maps your design specializations to the job duties listed in the PERM application, making the business necessity argument concrete and defensible.
Target studios with dedicated immigration infrastructure
In-house creative teams at mid-to-large corporations sponsor green cards far more reliably than boutique agencies. Look for employers who have previously filed PERM applications for design roles, which signals an existing process and legal team familiar with creative occupation sponsorship.
Verify your wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
DOL assigns prevailing wages by occupation and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation so your salary expectation falls at or above the correct wage level, avoiding a PERM denial triggered by a wage that undercuts the prevailing rate.
Clarify your degree equivalency early in hiring
Foreign design degrees often require a credential evaluation before USCIS accepts them as meeting EB-3 professional or EB-2 advanced-degree standards. Commission an evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files, so no delays surface during I-140 adjudication.
Search green card sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter your Graphic Design Specialist job search by employers with active PERM filing history on Migrate Mate. That filing history confirms an employer has already built the legal infrastructure to sponsor permanent residency, not just temporary work authorization.
Negotiate I-140 filing before your first day
PERM recruitment and I-140 filing can begin only after your start date at most employers. Asking your hiring manager to clarify the sponsorship timeline before you sign gives you a concrete sequence: PERM recruitment, labor certification, I-140 petition, then adjustment of status or consular processing.
Green Card Graphic Design Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Graphic Design Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Graphic Design Specialist positions most commonly qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals, particularly when the role requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the position requires an advanced degree or if your credentials and experience meet the higher threshold. Your employer's legal counsel determines which category fits the specific job duties and your qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a design role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to a specific employer. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent, carries no annual cap at the petition level for most nationalities, and leads to lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification plus I-140 and adjustment of status typically runs two to four years before your green card is issued, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a design employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Graphic Design Specialist role. This includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of every applicant reviewed. The employer then files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The role description, required skills, and minimum qualifications stated in that filing become binding throughout the entire green card process.
How can I find Graphic Design Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by employers who have filed PERM applications for design and creative occupations. That PERM filing history is the clearest signal that an employer understands the process and has legal infrastructure in place. Generic job boards don't surface this data, so you can't easily distinguish employers who genuinely sponsor green cards from those who only mention openness to sponsorship in listings.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date is current or close to becoming current, USCIS portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. For Graphic Design Specialists, a move to a comparable creative or design role at a new employer generally qualifies. Changing employers before I-140 approval means your sponsoring employer must restart PERM from the beginning with the new company.