Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art

Kentucky College of Art and Design•Louisville, KY

About The Position

KyCAD seeks an Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art to teach FOUN 120: Color + Composition, a 3-credit, six-week course during Spring 2027, Session 5, from March 1 through April 9. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Under the direction of the Dean, the lecturer will teach the approved curriculum. Compensation is $4,000 per 3-credit course. FOUN 120 introduces students to composition principles and the science, perception, and creative application of color. Students study color theory, additive and subtractive mixing, variations in light and pigment, digital and physical color models, color properties, and color relationships. Through hands-on projects, students develop foundational studio skills using found and applied color across a range of physical and digital media. The course explores how composition and color function in visual culture and considers color's psychological, cultural, and historical significance through readings, research, and site visits.

Requirements

Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in painting, studio art, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated proficiency working across physical and digital media.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.

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, when appropriate, use the Academic Alert notification process.
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 respectfully toward 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.