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 STU321: Introduction to Printmaking: Magic Ink, a 3-credit course during Spring 2027, Session 4. The six-week course runs January 11–February 19, Monday through Thursday, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The lecturer works under the direction of the Chair of Studio Art. Compensation is $4,000 per 3-credit course. The course introduces printmaking techniques, focusing on collagraph, intaglio, monoprint, and relief. Through demonstrations, studio work, visual presentations, readings, and discussions, students gain foundational knowledge of printmaking and its history. Non-toxic and less-toxic, sustainable techniques and materials are used as much as possible. Faculty choose a broad subject to guide background research while leaving room for individual interpretation; a suggested subject is “Alchemy, Transition and Change.” Prerequisites are FOUN 110, 120, 130, 131, 140, and 141, or instructor approval. The successful candidate will teach the approved curriculum, support students’ learning and academic progress, and contribute to an inclusive and respectful learning environment. Applicants must meet the stated graduate-degree and subject-area requirements. Applications are accepted through the applicant portal and reviewed until the position is filled. Candidates offered the position must complete pre-employment screenings, which may include a national background check, and FERPA online training.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in printmaking or a closely related field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.
Complete pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Resources if offered the position; screenings may include a national background check.
Complete FERPA online 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 appropriate to 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 positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Embrace and enhance the college’s culture to support engagement, motivation, and drive.
Perform other duties as assigned.