VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Art Education

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Art Education is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for possible adjunct teaching positions. The Department of Art Education will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as-needed basis.  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 Art Education 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 Education Program and have a desire to work with a student population in a collaborative and learning-centered community of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.

Potential Teaching Opportunities:

Rethinking Popular, Visual and Media Culture  – This course provokes investigations of cultural texts (visual art, digital media, performance and sites of popular culture) and their relationship to the sociocultural constructions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, class, etc., as well as the intersections of privilege and oppression in contemporary life. 

Technology in Art Education  –  The course includes an introduction to creating electronic imagery, presentation technology, digital imaging and Web page design and to develop teaching materials for the pre-K through 12th-grade classroom. Ethical and copyright issues related to new technologies will be addressed.

Justice and Equity in Visual Arts and Education – The course presents concepts and issues related to discrimination that affect artists, art making, and education.

Foundations of Art Education – An examination of art education within the curricular structure of educational programs and the developmental growth of children. Students will explore the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations of art in education, including art education's development and current roles.

Art Education Curriculum – A study of the principles of learning, instruction and curriculum in art education programs. Students will develop teaching competencies through micro-teaching experiences, analysis of instructional methods and writing units of study.

Art Education Elementary Materials – A preparatory experience with observation and participation in art programs in elementary grades prior to student teaching. This course explores art materials, techniques and teaching methods suitable for this level; and analyzes evaluation strategies appropriate for art.

Art Education Secondary Materials – A preparatory experience with observation and participation in art programs in middle school, secondary school and nontraditional settings prior to student teaching. The course explores art materials and techniques suitable for these levels, examines developmental performance levels and analyzes evaluation methods appropriate for art. Writing intensive.

Two-dimensional Art Experiences – Students will explore the two-dimensional traditional and emerging media that are relevant to teaching. The focus will be contemporary methods and conceptual approaches to visual meaning-making.

Three-dimensional Art Experiences – Students will explore the three-dimensional traditional and emerging media that are relevant to teaching. The focus will be contemporary methods and conceptual approaches to visual meaning-making.

Preferred Qualifications
Should have academic background and experience in the field of art education and have taught successfully for 5 years in the areas of K-12 art.

Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Art Education or terminal degree in related field.
- Teaching experience in the area of K-12 art.
- Awareness and comprehension of current teaching strategies
- Ability to travel to multiple school settings within target area
- Ability to work with the public in a pleasant, cooperative, collaborative manner
- 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.

Documents Needed to Apply
Applicants should upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references as part of the application process.