Adjunct Instructor Art- Sculpture

Bridgewater College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Sculpture to teach students the fundamentals of 3-D forms using various materials. This role involves guiding students through both introductory and advanced courses, fostering creativity and technical skills in sculpture. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant student community and contribute to a liberal arts mission focused on diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about art and education, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications of an MFA, MA, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in teaching introductory and advanced sculpture classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 100 level introductory sculpture class and a 300 level wood sculpture studio class.
• Support students in developing technical and aesthetic skills.

Skills

Sculpture Techniques

Woodworking

Teaching Skills

Education

MFA

MA

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bridgewater College - Bridgewater, VA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR IN ART – SCULPTURE

Instructor needed to teach a 100 level introductory sculpture class and/or 300 level wood sculpture studio class.In the 100 level class, students are introduced to 3-D forms in various materials including wood, clay, plaster, and metals. The instructor will support students as they develop technical fundamentals and the critical aesthetic skills of sculpture. In the 300 level wood sculpture studio class, the instructor supports students as they conceptualize and create sculptural objects using wood as a primary material while gaining experience using hand and power tools and learning techniques including joining, laminating, fabricating, and carving.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications of an MFA, MA, or equivalent professional experience.

MISSION:Bridgewater College is a residential liberal arts college of about 1450 students with a vibrant core curriculum and a growing focus on undergraduate research. The College emphasizes creativity and innovation in pedagogy and research. Successful faculty members are dedicated to advising and mentoring students, contributing to campus-wide faculty initiatives, and maintaining an active research agenda. Bridgewater seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our commitment to the breadth and depth of learning as well as diversity and inclusion. Therefore, application materials should address how you might contribute to the College’s liberal arts mission or ways that this mission informs your vocation as teacher and scholar.

GENERAL INFORMATION:Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit:bridgewater.edu

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APPLY: Please complete the online application, attaching a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of graduate and post-graduate transcripts

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DEADLINE: We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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