Adjunct Faculty - Art

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 5,100 - 6,900; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Art on a course-by-course basis, covering introductory, intermediate, and advanced topics within the Art curriculum, including drawing, painting, modeling, history, digital imaging, and game design.

Successful candidates will demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility and be prepared to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility.
• Terminal degree such as MFA or PhD in an appropriate field.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art courses across introductory, intermediate, and advanced topics.
• Lead capstone practicums and seminars within the Art curriculum.

Education

MFA or PhD

Job description

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Art

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Art to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teachArt.WPI’s Artfaculty teach introductory courses,intermediateclass,advancedtechniqueseminars, and capstone practicums.The Art curriculumemphasizesvisual arts (drawing, painting, and modeling); art and architectural history; digital imaging and computer art; animation and game design, and video production.

We are looking for outstanding artists/scholars, but successful candidates mustalsodemonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an abilityto jumpintoanexisting curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.A successful candidate should hold an appropriate terminal degreesuch as an MFA or a Ph.D. in an appropriate field.

Compensation:

$6,000 per course

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.