VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Fine Arts -- Painting and Printmaking

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Fine Arts is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in its Painting and Printmaking Program. The department will consult the pool as adjunct opportunities arise and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match specific teaching needs. Candidates should demonstrate awareness of the field, knowledge of their media specialization—particularly technical proficiency—and knowledge of or experience implementing varied teaching strategies, with the ability to teach effectively at the college level.

Possible assignments may include teaching one or more courses in any area of study offered within the Painting and Printmaking Program. Adjunct faculty are expected to serve as enthusiastic ambassadors for the Department of Fine Arts and to work with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative, learning-centered community with other adjunct instructors, students, faculty, and staff.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the VCU Jobs Website. Application materials include a current CV; three current references with names, phone numbers, and email addresses (who will not be contacted without the applicant’s approval); and a portfolio link supplied in a PDF. The portfolio should provide access instructions and include visual documentation of professional work (20 images) and, if available, examples of student work (up to 20 images).

Requirements

• Demonstrate awareness of the field and knowledge of the relevant media specialization, particularly technical proficiency.
• Have knowledge of or experience implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Be able to teach effectively at the college level.
• Have appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Have a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts preferred) or training and professional experience that equates to a terminal degree.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in the area of teaching specialization.
• An active exhibition record.
• Previous teaching experience at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in areas of study offered within the Painting and Printmaking Program, as assigned based on departmental teaching needs.
• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Department of Fine Arts.
• Work collaboratively with students, adjunct instructors, faculty, and staff in a learning-centered community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level