Job Details
VirginiaCommonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department ofCommunication Arts is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunctteaching positions. This pool of applicants could be drawn upon to providetemporary staffing when needed; to provide special teaching expertise whenneeded; and/or to meet special programmatic needs not otherwise provided forwithin the program. The applicant pool will remain active until the listedclosing date of the job posting.
Giventhese criteria, this pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunityarises. Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) inany of the areas of study offered by the department of Communication Arts. Ifan adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will becontacted.
Adjunctfaculty are expected to be thoughtful and proactive members of theCommunication Arts community and have a desire to work with a diverse studentpopulation in a collaborative, inclusive and learning-centered collective.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree (MFA) in arelated field, or BFA with additional training and/or professionalexperience that equates and/or parallels the artistic development expected in aterminal degree holder.
- Appropriate teachingexperience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
- Demonstratedexperience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and studentenvironment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications: - Figure Drawing - includesintroductory figure drawing, anatomy, and drawing the figure in anenvironmental and/or conceptual context.
- Fundamentals of Typography - introductorytypography and graphic design course as it applies to Communication Arts usingtraditional and digital tools.
- Concept Drawing - includestraditional and digital methods for creating original characters andenvironments based on assigned prompts, narratives, or larger conceptualuniverses.
- Sequential Imaging - includesvarious 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 andPainting - addresses conceptual and technical considerations involved in theuse of various drawing and painting media.
- VisualStudies: Design - includes an understanding of the relationship between formand effective communication - an awareness and appreciation for visual imageryas a tool for the transmission of information and ideas.
Application materials shouldinclude the following:- Current CV
- List of three current referencesincluding names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (references willnot be contacted prior to applicant's approval).
- Portfolio of work- visualdocumentation of professional work, and examples of student work, ifavailable.Due to file size limitations, the portfolio of work should besubmitted as an accessible link in a PDF that points to a website or cloudstorage (with accessinstructions) to view all visual work.
- DiversityStatement - As a preeminent national, urban, public research universityand academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed toorganizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all canthrive in their pursuit of excellence.
Applicants are asked to submita Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typicallybetween 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributionstoward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, youcan share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academicand professional activities have or will contribute to VCU's mission ofpromoting equity and inclusion.
Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals ofequity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes anenvironment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creativeactivity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teachingand mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionallyunderrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizationalexperience.
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VCUarts:Ranked by US News & WorldReport as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includesover 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognizedprograms in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught byover 175 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school issupported by over 50 staff members that assist in daily processes. The Schoolincludes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmondcampus is located on the university's 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated inthe city's historic Fan District.Ultimately, the work of the School ofthe Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and acrossfields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.
Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is committed to providing accessible and equitable living, learningand 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.
Salary Range: VCUarts Standard Adjunct RateDepartment: Department of Communication ArtsEmployment Type: AJ - AdjunctRestricted Status: NoFTE: variesExemption Status: Exempt