What are the responsibilities and job description for the VCUarts - Adjunct Instructor, Department of Theatre (2024-2025) position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Position Details
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the
Arts (VCUarts) Department of Theatre is establishing a pool of applicants for
possible adjunct teaching positions. This 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.
Given these criteria, this pool will only be
assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises. Possible adjunct opportunities
could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the
Department of Theatre. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted. For more information about the Department
of Theatre please visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/theatre/.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtful
and proactive members of the VCUarts community and have a desire to work with a
diverse student population in a collaborative, inclusive and learning-centered
collective.
Required
Qualifications
- Appropriate teaching experience and/or
strong oral presentation and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working in and
fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do
so as a faculty member at VCU.
- Terminal degree (MFA) in a related field.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills and experience in one or
more areas of expertise in performance, or technical theatre and design.
Application
materials should include the following:
• 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.
Applicants are asked to submit a Statement of
Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300
words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting
diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how
your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional
activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and
inclusion.
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: School of the Arts, Department of Theatre
Employment Type: AJ - Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
FTE: varies
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary : $38
