Adjunct Professor in Art & Design

Position Title

Adjunct Professor in Art and Design

Hours Per Week

3 to 15 (up to 9 credit hours of class time)

Posting Date

June 5, 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Job Type

Part-time faculty appointment with one semester teaching contract

Internal Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

Position Purpose

Cumberland University Fine Arts program is seeking applicants demonstrating successful and active professional practice, knowledge of contemporary art and theory, and excellence in the teaching of painting/drawing, art history, and 2D processes at an undergraduate level. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the program under the supervision of the program director. Successful candidate will show ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners in the field of art and design.

Knowledge, Skills     And Abilities

• Must be able to communicate well with students and other faculty members
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of concepts in art and fundamentals of design
• Be proficient in a wide range of media and techniques

• Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as creative and/or scholarly involvement
• Experience in supervising facilities and students in a 2D environment
• Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative
• Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement
• Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty

Experience

• Two or more years teaching experience in Art, Drawing, Painting, or other 2D processes
• Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor or post-secondary teacher and preferable to have leadership experiences and displayed work in the field
• Evidence of successful career in related field
• Experience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary

Education

MFA Preferred

Additional Information

Completed application will include:

• Letter of interest, including description of approach to teaching painting in an undergraduate liberal arts college
• Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
• Portfolio including 20 images of recent work
• Portfolio including 20 images of student work
• Names and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen)

Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor’s and master’s level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.

Application Requirements

An electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5 references are required.