What are the responsibilities and job description for the VCUarts Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship position at Virginia Commonwealth University?

VCUarts Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship 2025-26

Job Code

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req6690

Unit

School Of The Arts MBU

Department

School of the Arts, Office of the Dean

Department Website Link

Location

Address

907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Summary :

The Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship in theSchool of the Arts offers December 2024 and May 2025 VCUarts graduate alumni anopportunity to teach undergraduate courses during the 2025-26 academic year whilealso participating in professional development activities that enhance alumnisuccess in securing faculty positions in higher education.

Description :

Each fellow will teach 2-3 courses (6-8 credits) in both the fall and springsemesters of the 2025-26 academic year. During these semesters, they'll benefitfrom faculty / peer observation and professional development seminars eachsemester. From these seminars, they'll gain the knowledge central to securingfaculty positions in higher education.

Professional development seminarsexamples

Preparing applications for faculty positions in higher ed
Preparing for job interviews and job talks
Feedback methods - Critical Response Process
Developing a course / creating a syllabus
Fostering inclusive classrooms and studios

Additional teaching fellowactivity / opportunity within their home department (each fellow may complete oneor more)

Present a public talk or participate on a panel discussion

Serve as a guest critic or guest speaker in an undergraduate class

Salary :

Each teaching fellow will receive a part-time adjunct faculty contract with aninstructional salary of $1,395 per credit plus an additional $500 per semesterfor non-teaching duties specific to expected fellowship outcomes.

ApplicationInstructions :

Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will beaccepted. The following documents should be submitted :

A Letter of Interest

Curriculum vitae or resume

List of three professional references including names with titles and contactinformation (references will not be checked prior to candidate's approval).

Application Deadline :

For best consideration, applications are due February 1, 2025.

Virginia Commonwealth Universityis committed to providing accessible and equitable living, learning and workingenvironments free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color,religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), politicalaffiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression or disability.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

VCUarts students / alumni who will be completingtheir master's degree in December 2024 or in May 2025.

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff,and student environment and a commitment to equity and diversity in teaching,service, leadership and practice.

Demonstrable interest in developing productive connections across creativedisciplines.

Strong collaboration skills, and demonstrate enthusiasm toward teaching andworking with faculty, staff and students within the university; and to buildingand maintaining professional relationships.

This fellowship posting could result in multiple hires being selected fromthis announcement. Fellows could be based in one or more of the school'sacademic departments / programs that align with the area(s) ofexpertise and specialization of the selected hire(s). For the 2025-26 academicyear, courses will be available from the following departments and programs;Art Foundation, Craft and Material Studies (fiber), Graphic Design,Kinetic Imaging, Painting Printmaking, Photography Film, Sculpture Extended Media, and Theatre.

This is a one-year, non-renewable opportunity. Benefits are not provided forthis temporary adjunct appointment. Teaching fellows will be eligible to applyfor standard adjunct faculty opportunities in subsequent years.

FLSA

Adjunct Faculty

Job FTE

varies

Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

E-Class

AJ - Adjunct

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

ORP Eligible

Months

Salary Range

varies

Compensation Type

Salaried

Target Hire Date

8 / 10 / 2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Documents Needed to Apply

Please refer to the above.

Salary : $1,395

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other VCUarts Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship job openings

VCUarts Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship

What are the responsibilities and job description for the VCUarts Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship position at Virginia Commonwealth University?

What is the career path for a VCUarts Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship?

Job openings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other VCUarts Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship jobs in the Richmond, VA area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other VCUarts Post-Master's Teaching Fellowship jobs in the Richmond, VA area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!