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Position TitleAdjunct Professor in Art and Design
Hours Per Week3 to 15 (up to 9 credit hours of class time)
Posting DateJune 5, 2024
Closing DateOpen Until Filled
Job TypePart-time faculty appointment with one semester teaching contract
Internal Job CategoryAdjunct Faculty
Position PurposeCumberland University Fine Arts program is seeking applicants demonstrating successful and active professional practice, knowledge of contemporary art and theory, and excellence in the teaching of painting/drawing, art history, and 2D processes at an undergraduate level. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the program under the supervision of the program director. Successful candidate will show ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners in the field of art and design.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Must be able to communicate well with students and other faculty members
Demonstrate a strong understanding of concepts in art and fundamentals of design
Be proficient in a wide range of media and techniques
Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements
Collaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as creative and/or scholarly involvement
Experience in supervising facilities and students in a 2D environment
Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative
Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement
Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty
Experience
Two or more years teaching experience in Art, Drawing, Painting, or other 2D processes
Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor or post-secondary teacher and preferable to have leadership experiences and displayed work in the field
Evidence of successful career in related field
Experience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary
EducationMFA PreferredAdditional InformationCompleted Application Will Include
Letter of interest, including description of approach to teaching painting in an undergraduate liberal arts college
Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
Portfolio including 20 images of recent work
Portfolio including 20 images of student work
Names and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen)
Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor’s and master’s level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.
Application RequirementsAn electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5 references are required.
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Mid-Senior level
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