Adjunct Instructor, Fine Art, UC Blue Ash College

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Employee discount program

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati is seeking part-time Fine Art Adjunct faculty for the Art and Visual Communication Department. Successful applicants will provide course instruction in painting, drawing, and basic design, utilizing Canvas for course management. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have prior teaching experience. The position emphasizes work-life balance, offers a competitive salary based on experience, and includes a robust benefits package such as tuition remission and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a related field.
• Prior teaching experience and/or relevant field/industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Evaluate student coursework continually.
• Engage in activities in support of responsibilities.
• Respond promptly to student communications.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge in painting

Knowledge in drawing

Knowledge in basic design

Proficient in Canvas

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Overview

The Art and Visual Communication Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our Fine Art Adjunct faculty general pool of candidates from which part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming term (as needed).

Job Details

Part-time faculty must be able to provide course instruction in painting, drawing, and basic design. Adjunct faculty members will be expected to (1) use our course management system (Canvas) and any textbook-specific systems; (2) hold regular office hours to meet with students and reply to student communications in a timely manner; and (3) participate in at least one professional development workshop per year. Part-time faculty should be available to teach in-person. Classes may be offered day or evening. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• On a part-time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Using best practices, continually evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
• Review and respond in a timely manner to all University-related and student communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in related field.

Required Experience

• Prior teaching experience and/or relevant field/industry experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• MA or MFA will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include: Pay Rate Information: Tuition Remission. As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans. As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS). Real Work-Life Balance. UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: vacation and sick time pro-rated by FTE, includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days). Additional Benefits Include: competitive salary based on experience, professional development and mentorship opportunities, and a university employee discount program. To learn more, please visit the Careers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility via the Federal I-9 process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [e-mail].

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