Artist in Residence (Adjunct)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Employment Classifications

Adjunct Teaching & Research Faculty

Rank

Instructor

Working Title

Artist in Residence (Adjunct)

Posting Number

A00167P

Work Location

Radford

Division

Academic Affairs-10

College / Unit

Visual & Performing Arts-1160

Department

Art, Dept of-11602

Discipline

Appointment Term

3 year appointment contract as assigned

Full Time / Part Time

Part Time

Contact Name for Applicant

Stuart Robinson

Contact Phone for Applicant

540-831-5595

Work Schedule

As assigned. Possible nights and weekends

Posting Text

Chief Objective of Position

The Department of Art at Radford University seeks applications for its Artist-in-Residence program, with a starting date in August 2025. The residency occurs in the fall semester with an option to extend to the spring, pending funding and support. Candidates at any career stage and in any relevant medium or discipline are welcome to apply.

Supported by the Andrew Ross Visiting Artist Legacy Fund, funding is provided to support housing and living costs. For regionally-located candidates, it is possible to commute, but relocation is preferred to meet the expectations of the program. To supplement the residency stipend, candidates may elect to teach in the department as an adjunct, pending scheduling needs.

Job Summary

Over the fall semester, resident artists are expected to produce research or creative scholarship on campus; interact with students and faculty through workshops, critiques, and / or guest lectures; and contribute to departmental culture. The selected candidate gains access to facilities including studios, labs, libraries, archives, and galleries and may choose to work on campus or at Selu, the university's 380-acre nature conservancy with a retreat center, observatory, classrooms, and labs. Other responsibilities and resources may be arranged to fit the selected candidate's skills and aspirations. The residency program culminates with a lecture and solo exhibition at the Radford University Art Museum in the spring semester. Resident artists may propose alternatives or additions to the aforementioned expectations.

If selected to teach as an adjunct, possible teaching choices include : professional practices, foundations, special topics, or the graduate-level concept lab. Other opportunities may exist, pending discussion with the department chair.

The Department of Art is NASAD accredited with BFA, BS, BA, and MFA degrees. The Department's primary programs are graphic design, studio art, art education, and art history & museum studies. 9 full-time faculty and several part-time instructors serve a diverse student body of 200 majors, of which 30% are first-generation students, 30% identify as a minority or bi-racial, and 40% are in financial need. The department plays a major role in the cultural life of campus and the community through the residency program, a visiting artist series, numerous internal and external exhibitions at the Radford University Art Museum, and other programming.

The resident artist will join the department at an historic moment. The Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity opened in August 2024, and, at 178,000 square feet, it is the largest academic building on campus. The Artis Center features design labs, art studios, digital labs, makerspaces, performance venues, training suites, and general classrooms. All spaces are fully equipped and well-resourced.

Radford University is distinguished by its placement of student learning at the heart of the institution. The University currently serves approximately 8,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs, many of them nationally recognized. Radford University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The university's grounds and facilities are beautifully maintained and designed. A virtual walk around campus is available here.

The City of Radford, VA is nestled along the New River in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The region offers an abundance of recreation at nearby rivers, lakes, parks, and forests. Dozens of biking and hiking trails are accessible within a 30-minute drive, including access points to the Appalachian Trail, Jefferson National Forest, and the New River Trail. Downtown Radford is home to a variety of locally-owned shops and restaurants. Nearby cities of Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Floyd, and Roanoke also add to the region's cultural vibrancy. Farther afield, Radford is located a few hours from Asheville and Charlotte, NC; Bristol and Knoxville, TN; Richmond, VA; and Washington, DC.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, moving, and some lifting.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements : 1) a master's degree in the field / discipline in which they are teaching; 2) enrolled in a master's program with at least 18 hours of relevant coursework completed; 3) significant professional experience, subject to approval by the Provost.

Preferred Qualifications

MFA degree with some teaching experience at the college level. Experience as a graduate teaching assistant may be acceptable.

Education

Artists-in-residence and adjunct faculty must hold an advanced degree or equivalent credentials based on experience consistent with accreditation criteria of the discipline and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

All faculty must have at least a master's degree in the field in which they are teaching with 18 graduate hours of coursework related to the specified discipline. In some cases, subject to approval by the Provost, recommendation for appointment may be based on the substitution of significant experience for the degree. A memo from the Dean placed in the instructor's personnel file is required to justify an exception to the accreditation standards of SACS and must include certification of the knowledge and skills.

Posting Date

02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date

03 / 31 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter, CV, portfolio, artist / research statement for the residency, and contact information for three professional references.

The final candidate must provide official transcripts to the Provost's office.

Employment Conditions

Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below

Alternate work schedule

Some classes may be scheduled for evening hours depending on classroom availability and the overall schedule of courses. Some classes may be taught remotely, pending approval from the chair.

Required job related Licenses

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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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