VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Art Foundation Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 1,800; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking applicants for adjunct teaching positions at Virginia Commonwealth University's Art Foundation Program. This role requires a terminal degree and strong communication skills.

Adjunct faculty will teach courses and engage with a diverse student body, promoting a collaborative learning environment. Interested candidates should submit a current CV, references, and a portfolio of work.

Qualifications

• Must possess a terminal degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in teaching and strong communication skills are required.
• Commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in various areas of study within the Art Foundation Program.
• Serve as an ambassador for the program and collaborate with students and staff.
• Engage with a diverse student population.

Skills

Strong oral presentation and communication skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Experience fostering respectful environments

Education

Terminal degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Summary:

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Art Foundation Program is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for possible adjunct teaching positions. The Art Foundation Program will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as‑needed basis. This pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises.

Typical Duties:

Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the Art Foundation, VCUarts’ first year art and design program. A link to art foundation course descriptions from VCU’s Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/artf/. If an opportunity becomes available, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Adjunct faculty are expected to be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Art Foundation Program and have a desire to work with a student population from all backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and learning‑centered community of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field, or education, training and professional experience that equates to a terminal degree.
• Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Application materials should include the following:

• Current CV
• List of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval).
• Portfolio of work – Visual documentation of professional work, and examples of student work, if available. Due to file size limitations, the portfolio of work should be submitted as an accessible link in a PDF that points to a website or cloud storage (with access instructions) to view all visual work.

Salary Range:

VCUarts Standard Adjunct Per Credit Rate

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

FTE:

Varies

Contact Information:

VCUarts Human Resources, [e-mail]