Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art

Kentucky College of Art and Design•Louisville, KY

About The Position

KyCAD is hiring an Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art to teach STU220: Figure Drawing, a 3-credit course during Spring 2027, Session 4. The six-week course runs January 11 through February 19, Monday through Thursday, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Under the direction of the Chair of Studio Art, the lecturer will teach the approved course curriculum. Compensation is $4,000 per 3-credit course. STU220 studies the figure through intensive analysis of anatomy, volume, structure, movement, and composition. Students develop the ability to create a full representation and analysis of the figure and gain confidence using a variety of drawing media. Prerequisites are FOUN 110, 120, 130, 131, 140, and 141, or instructor approval. The role includes developing and teaching to approved curriculum objectives; preparing and submitting syllabi and instructional materials; maintaining student academic progress and attendance records; assessing student work and assigning grades; and communicating regularly with students. The lecturer is expected to use inclusive and effective teaching methods, incorporate diverse perspectives as appropriate, and foster respectful, productive relationships with students and colleagues. Applicants must have a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in drawing or a closely related field. An MFA is preferred. Preferred teaching experience is three years. Applicants should demonstrate strong written and oral communication, teaching ability, curricular development, scholarship, and the ability to interact successfully with diverse populations. KyCAD is an independent, licensed college offering a BFA in studio art and is the only four-year independent college of Art and Design in Kentucky. The college emphasizes a transformational student experience and is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. Candidates offered a position must pass pre-employment screenings, which may include a national background check, and complete online FERPA training.

Requirements

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in drawing or a closely related field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
Sensitivity and ability to interact successfully with diverse populations.
Pass required pre-employment screenings; these may include a national background check.
Complete online Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) training.

Nice To Haves

MFA preferred.
Three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate achievement, and assign grades.
Complete an end-of-term art assessment form for the course, if needed.
Maintain regular communication with students and use the Academic Alert notification process when appropriate.
Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
Use inclusive and effective teaching methods that support successful learning for a diverse student population.
Incorporate multicultural and diverse perspectives into instruction as appropriate and conduct classes with respect for individual and cultural differences.
Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
Develop and maintain healthy, positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Embrace and enhance the college's culture to support continued engagement, motivation, and drive.
Perform other duties as assigned.