Department of Art & Design Adjunct Pool in Art

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania seeks part-time adjunct instructors for the Department of Art & Design in Kutztown, PA. Courses will be taught in person, with online teaching possible only after certification.

Applicants should bring a strong portfolio of personal and student artwork and commit to diversity and inclusion. Minimum qualifications include MA or MFA in Art, a robust teaching history, and successful interview.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA degree in Art or a related area.
• A strong professional portfolio of personal artwork.
• A strong professional portfolio of student artwork.
• Teaching experience of at least one year in the given field.
• Successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities.

Skills

Portfolio development

Teaching experience

Interview skills

Education

MA or MFA in Art or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Art & Design in the College of Visual & Performing Arts invites applications for part‑time adjunct positions in a faculty adjunct pool in Art and related fields. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service. Course load will be taught primarily in‑person. If online teaching is offered, successful completion of the Teaching Online Certification Course offered through Kutztown University required. We seek applicants committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Art & Design and across the university.

Courses requiring coverage include:

• Foundations (including Intro to 2D and 3D design)
• Drawing
• Painting
• Time Based Media
• Photography
• Textiles & Materials Studies
• Weaving
• Ceramics
• Sculpture
• Printmaking
• Related courses

Minimum Qualifications

• MA or MFA degree in Art or a related area.
• A strong professional portfolio of personal artwork.
• A strong professional portfolio of student artwork.
• Teaching experience of at least one year in the given field.
• Successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience of at least one year in the given field.

Supplemental Information

The application must include a cover letter indicating your specific course interest and teaching areas, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

All applicants must also submit ten samples of personal artwork and ten samples of student artwork to Slideroom: https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/83039.

Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required during the campus interview. Review of applications is ongoing.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e‑mail at [e-mail]. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by e‑mail at [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202‑1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e‑mail at [e-mail]. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti‑Harassment policies can be found in the Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.