VCUarts - Adjunct Instructor, Department of Communication Arts
4 months ago
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 Communication Arts. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtful and proactive members of the Communication Arts community and have a desire to work with a diverse student population in a collaborative, inclusive and learning-centered collective.
Required 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 a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
Figure Drawing - includes introductory figure drawing, anatomy, and drawing the figure in an environmental and/or conceptual context. Fundamentals of Typography - introductory typography and graphic design course as it applies to Communication Arts using traditional and digital tools. Concept Drawing - includes traditional and digital methods for creating original characters and environments based on assigned prompts, narratives, or larger conceptual universes. Sequential Imaging - includes various traditional and digital methods of creating imagery as it applies to - or is a function of - books, graphic novels, and entertainment industry storyboarding (animation, film, and video games). Illustration: Drawing and Painting - addresses conceptual and technical considerations involved in the use of various drawing and painting media. Visual Studies: Design - includes an understanding of the relationship between form and effective communication - an awareness and appreciation for visual imagery as a tool for the transmission of information and ideas.
Application materials should include the following:
Current CV List of three current references including names, addresses, 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. Diversity Statement -- As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.
Applicants are asked to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.
Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.
More information can be found at
VCUarts:
Ranked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by over 175 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 50 staff members that assist in daily processes. The School includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university’s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city’s historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.
Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providing accessible and equitable living, learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability.
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