VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Art Foundation Program

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virginia commonwealth universityHenrico (VA)

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Summary: The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Art Foundation Program is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for possible adjunct teaching positions. The Art Foundation Program will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as‑needed basis. This pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises.

Typical Duties: Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the Art Foundation, VCUarts’ first year art and design program. A link to art foundation course descriptions from VCU’s Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/artf/. If an opportunity becomes available, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Adjunct faculty are expected to be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Art Foundation Program and have a desire to work with a student population from all backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and learning‑centered community of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in a related field, or education, training and professional experience that equates to a terminal degree. Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Application materials should include the following: Current CV List of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval). Portfolio of work – Visual documentation of professional work, and examples of student work, if available. Due to file size limitations, the portfolio of work should be submitted as an accessible link in a PDF that points to a website or cloud storage (with access instructions) to view all visual work.

Salary Range: VCUarts Standard Adjunct Per Credit Rate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

FTE: Varies

Contact Information: VCUarts Human Resources, artshr@vcu.edu

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