VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Art Foundation

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Art Foundation Program (https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/art-foundation-program/) is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. The pool of applicants could be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed; to provide special teaching expertise when needed; and/or to meet special programmatic needs not otherwise provided for within the program. This pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises.

Description of the Job:
Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the Art Foundation, VCUarts’ first year art and design program. If an opportunity becomes available, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Adjunct faculty are expected to be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Art Foundation Program and have a desire to work with a diverse student population in a collaborative inclusive and learning-centered community of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.

Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in a related field, or training and professional experience that equates to a terminal degree.
- 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.

To Apply:
To apply, please submit application materials via the VCU Jobs Website. Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be considered.

Application materials should include the following:

• Current CV and a 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.

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.