Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art

Kentucky College of Art and Design•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KyCAD is seeking an Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art for a six-week course, STU492: Special Topics: Experimental Animation, during Fall 2026, Session 2 (October 13-November 20, M-R 1:30-5pm). This elective studio course explores frame-by-frame animation as an experimental, time-based practice that blends sculpture, performance, and moving image. The course emphasizes improvisation, chance, and repetition, using the camera as a tool to investigate time, movement, and space. Projects will focus on site-specificity, installation, and hybrid presentation formats. Stop motion will serve as a laboratory for exploring how images can capture, transform, and challenge our perception of the world. The position reports to the Chair of Studio Art.

Requirements

Master of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art, Animation, Digital Media, or a related discipline, or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate course credit hours in studio art, animation, digital media or recognized professional accomplishments in a related field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and pedagogical effectiveness.
Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.
Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check.
Ability to complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

Nice To Haves

Preferred teaching experience: 3 years.

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 the level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
Complete an end-of-term art assessment form for the course.
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.
Incorporate inclusive and effective teaching methods/styles that support successful learning for a diverse student population.
Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
Develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation, and success.
Perform other duties as assigned.