VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Craft/Material Studies
VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Craft/Material Studies
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Job Description
Summary:
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Craft and Material Studies is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. The Department of Craft and Material Studies will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as-needed basis. This pool will be assessed as adjunct opportunities arise. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the diverse field knowledge of media specialization particularly in technical proficiency; knowledge of or experience in implementing a variety of teaching strategies and the ability to teach effectively at the college level.
Typical Duties
Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching one or more courses in any of the areas of study offered within Craft and Material Studies. A link to course descriptions from VCUs Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at faculty are expected to be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Department of Craft and Material Studies and have a desire to work with a student population from various backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and learning-centered community of other adjunct instructors students faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in the area of teaching specialization is highly desirable. Active exhibition record and previous teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
-Terminal degree (Masters in Fine Arts) is preferredor training and professional experience that equates to a terminal degree.
-Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
-Demonstratedexperience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalismand civility with a population of faculty staff and students from variousbackgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a faculty member atVCU.
Application Materials
To apply please submit application materials via the VCU Jobs Website. Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be considered.
Application materials should include the following:
Current CV
List of three current references including names phone numbers and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicants approval).
Portfolio of work -- Visual documentation of professional work (20 images) and examples of student work if available. (20 images max) Due to file size limitations the portfolio of work should be submitted as an accessible link in a PDF that points to a website or cloud storage (with access instructions) to view all visual work.
VCUarts HR
Employment Type
Temp
