VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Graphic Design

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts university in Richmond, VA is looking for an Adjunct Instructor in the Graphic Design Department. This position offers ongoing opportunities for dedicated candidates to teach various design studio courses and seminars. Ideal candidates will possess a terminal degree in a related field and have experience in fostering a collaborative education environment. Teaching responsibilities will include preparing course materials, managing studio practices, and engaging with students in creative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in fostering respect and professionalism among diverse populations.
• Graduate-level seminar topics with structured lectures, readings and student research.

Responsibilities

• Teach students the development and process of design ideas.
• Address professional and business practices in graphic design.
• Conduct a series of lectures and related research investigations.

Skills

Design Studio

Studio Management and Business Practices

Graduate-level Seminar Topics

Education

Terminal degree (MFA) in a related field

BFA with additional training and/or professional experience

Job description

VCUarts Adjunct Instructor – Department of Graphic Design

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Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Graphic Design is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The Department will consult the pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as‑needed basis. Given these criteria, this pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises.

Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the department of Graphic Design. A link to Graphic Design course descriptions from VCU's Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/gdes/.

Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtful and proactive members of the Graphic Design community and have a desire to work with a student population in a collaborative and learning‑centered collective of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.

If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design Studio – includes teaching students the development and process of design ideas and philosophies, design principles and elements, human factors and behavior, creative problem‑solving, research, survey and analysis, and project development.
• Studio Management and Business Practices – able to address the professional and business practices as they relate to the graphic design profession, including responsibilities, services, ethics, business and project management, and marketing.
• Graduate‑level Seminar Topics – a demonstrable record in design related research and praxis that can be fashioned into a highly structured series of lectures, readings and opportunities for student writing and related research investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA) in a related field, or BFA with additional training and/or professional experience that equates and/or parallels the artistic development expected in a terminal degree holder.
• 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 or Resume
• A 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 (as applicable), visual documentation of professional work, and examples of student work, if available. If file size is problematic, include an accessible link that points to a website or cloud storage (with access instructions) to view all visual work.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Higher Education

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