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2027–28 Stuart B. and Barbara H. Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence (Adjunct Salaried)

Grand Valley State University•Allendale Charter Township, MI
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About The Position

The Stuart B. and Barbara H. Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence position at Grand Valley State University is designed to enhance learning for majors and non-majors in the Department of Visual and Media Arts. Through sustained engagement with students and their creative practice, the artist-in-residence provides instruction that strengthens artistic technique and professional practice. Teaching may include studio demonstrations, lectures, collaborative projects, critiques, portfolio development, and instruction in the business of the arts, including entrepreneurship, marketing, and career preparation. The role requires demonstrated effectiveness in student mentorship and teaching, as well as the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. The resident completes 80 working hours of curricular and co-curricular student engagement activities per academic year, remains available on campus throughout the academic year, and completes the selected project by June 30, 2028. The role also involves maintaining creative or scholarly activity and professional visibility; projects involving students and the local community are encouraged. The appointment provides semester compensation of $25,000 for fall and $20,000 for winter, a limited benefits package, an $8,000 housing allowance, a $20,000 project development budget, a private workspace, a working laptop for the appointment, advisory board support, and access to department production spaces, galleries, and equipment following consultation with facility managers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Distinguished professional achievement in a discipline represented by the Department of Visual and Media Arts: Art Education, Art History, Film and Video Production, Film and Video Studies, Photography, or Studio Art.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with others respectfully and empathetically.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students in a mentorship or teaching context.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

  • Projects involving the local community as well as the student population are encouraged.
  • Interest in mentoring undergraduate students in disciplines within the Department of Visual and Media Arts.

Responsibilities

  • Complete 80 working hours of curricular and co-curricular student engagement activities per academic year.
  • Conduct or present lectures, seminars, or workshops that support the Department of Visual and Media Arts curriculum.
  • Teach studio demonstrations and artistic techniques.
  • Provide career coaching and professional guidance to students.
  • Teach about the business of being an artist, designer, filmmaker, or photographer.
  • Provide other high-impact experiences that foster students’ creative practice.
  • Be available on campus throughout the academic year.
  • Complete the selected project by June 30, 2028.
  • Maintain a high level of creative or scholarly activity and professional visibility.
  • Collaborate with students, faculty, administrative staff, and support staff to complete a successful residency.
  • Maintain documentation, permissions, and materials related to the project and appointment.
  • Contribute to the Department’s presence in the news or on social media.
  • Promote the importance of visual and media arts education in the communities served.
  • Ensure compliance with University health and safety policies and guidelines.
  • Complete an end-of-residency report according to University guidelines.

Benefits

  • Limited medical and life insurance benefits package.
  • Wellness resources.
  • Tuition waiver effective on the date of hire.
  • $8,000 housing allowance.
  • $20,000 project development budget.
  • Private workspace in the Calder Arts Center, approximately 10 by 10 feet.
  • Working laptop for the duration of the appointment.
  • Advisory Board support.
  • Welcoming event in the fall 2027 semester.
  • Dissemination event in the fall 2028 semester.
  • Access to Visual and Media Arts production spaces, galleries, and equipment after consultation with the appropriate facility managers.

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