Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts · 2 months ago
VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Graphic Design
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVirginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct teaching positions in the Department of Graphic Design. The role involves teaching courses in various areas of graphic design and contributing to a collaborative educational environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the department of Graphic Design
Being a thoughtful and proactive member of the Graphic Design community
Working with a student population in a collaborative and learning-centered collective of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Demonstrated skills and experience in one or several of the following areas of expertise: 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
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is a leader in the field of arts and design schools, with a distinguished faculty of professional artists in 16 departments, including Craft/Material Studies, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Dance and Choreography, Graphic Design, Music, Painting and Printmaking, Photography and Film, Sculpture + Extended Media and Theatre.
Founded in 1928
501-1000 employees
Funding
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