Art Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for an Art adjunct faculty member to teach Dual-Credit courses for the Vincennes University Early College program at Ben Davis University High School.

This face-to-face role involves teaching Art History and other Art courses. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Visual Art or a related field, with a preference for those holding a Master’s degree and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Visual Art, Studio Art, or related field.
• Understanding of and appreciation for Visual Arts.
• Experience in a museum or community arts setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and assessment for assigned Art courses.
• Prepare course materials as guided by faculty liaison.
• Attend adjunct meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Teaching experience in K-12 or post-secondary setting

Understanding of Visual Arts

Education

Bachelor’s in Visual Art or related field

Master's in Art, Design, or Art History preferred

Job description

Early College is seeking candidates for an Art adjunct faculty position. The successful candidate will teach art Dual‑Credit courses to students in the Vincennes University Early College program located at Ben Davis University High School.

The Adjunct Art Instructor will work at Ben Davis University High School teaching Art History courses to Early College students. This instructor is responsible for assigned sections of Art History or other assigned Art courses offered through Vincennes University but located at an early college site on the west side of Indianapolis. Scheduled courses will be on Tuesday and Thursday and run both fall and spring semesters. Additional information will be given during the interview process.

Experience in teaching in the K‑12 or post‑secondary setting is preferred but not required.

The position is a FACE‑TO‑FACE role; therefore, only local candidates will be contacted and considered.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction and assessment of course objectives to Early College students in assigned sections of Art or any other assigned courses offered.
• Prepare course materials for instruction and assessment as guided by campus syllabi, faculty liaison, and Early College admin.
• Be available for an instruction schedule of Tuesday & Thursday.
• Attend BDU Early College adjunct meetings at the start, middle, and end of the year.
• Participate in required yearly professional development.
• Utilize various learning management platforms for attendance, grades, and other procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Visual Art, Studio Art, Visual Design, Visual Communication, Fine Art Studio, Visual Media Studies, Graphic Design, Art History plus evidence of significant lecture and/or presentation experience in a museum, community arts or cultural center, or related public or private workshop setting demonstrating understanding of and appreciation for the Visual Arts. (Excludes teaching experience).

Preferred qualifications

• Masters in Art, Design or Art History, MFA preferred; or Master’s in Education, Visual Studies or related field plus 18 or more grad. hrs. in Visual Art and/or Art History, Theory or Criticism.
• Qualifying Fields/Majors or Discipline‑Specific Courses within Other Majors listed: Visual Art, Studio Art, Visual Design, Visual Communication, Fine Art Studio, Visual Media Studies, Graphic Design, Art History, Art Theory and Criticism, Art Education.

Benefits

Not benefit eligible