What are the responsibilities and job description for the VCUarts - Adjunct Instructor, Department of Art Education (2024-2025) position at VCU School of Nursing?
Description Of The Job
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Art Education Program (https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/arteducation/) is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The pool of applicants could be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed; to provide special teaching expertise when needed; and/or to meet special programmatic needs not otherwise provided for within the program.
The Department of Art Education will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants for interviews on an as-needed basis. Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the Department of Art Education including VCUarts’ teaching licensure program. If an opportunity becomes available, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Department of Art Education and have a desire to work with a diverse student population in a collaborative inclusive and learning-centered community of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.
Required Qualifications
Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.
More information can be found at https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/
VCUarts
Ranked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by over 175 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 50 staff members that assist in daily processes. The School includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university’s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city’s historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.
Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providing accessible and equitable living, learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability.
Salary Range: VCUarts Standard Adjunct Rate
Department: Department of Art Education
Employment Type: AJ - Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
FTE: varies
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Art Education Program (https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/arteducation/) is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The pool of applicants could be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed; to provide special teaching expertise when needed; and/or to meet special programmatic needs not otherwise provided for within the program.
The Department of Art Education will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants for interviews on an as-needed basis. Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the Department of Art Education including VCUarts’ teaching licensure program. If an opportunity becomes available, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Department of Art Education and have a desire to work with a diverse student population in a collaborative inclusive and learning-centered community of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Art Education or terminal degree in related field.
- Teaching experience in the area of K-12 art.
- Awareness and comprehension of current teaching strategies
- Ability to travel to multiple school settings within target area
- Ability to work with the public in pleasant, cooperative, collaborative manner
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
- Should have academic background and experience in the field of education and have taught successfully for 5 years in the areas of K-12 art.
- Current CV
- List of three current references including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval).
- Diversity Statement -- As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.
Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.
More information can be found at https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/
VCUarts
Ranked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by over 175 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 50 staff members that assist in daily processes. The School includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university’s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city’s historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.
Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providing accessible and equitable living, learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability.
Salary Range: VCUarts Standard Adjunct Rate
Department: Department of Art Education
Employment Type: AJ - Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
FTE: varies
Salary : $38
