VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Communication Arts

Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Communication Arts is establishing a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The Department of Communication Arts will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants for interviews on an as- needed basis.

Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the department of Communication Arts. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtful and proactive members of the Communication Arts community and have a desire to work with a student population in a collaborative and learning-centered collective.

Potential Teaching Responsibilities could include any of the following:

Figure Drawing –  includes gesture, long pose, narrative posing, and anatomy of nude and costumed figure, using a variety of observed and constructed methods. Uses traditional media.

Typography – introductory course on the "anatomy" of text, particularly as it pertains to communicative and expressive usage. Uses traditional and digital tools.

Concept Drawing – visual worldbuilding by creating original characters and environments based on prompts, narratives, or abstract concepts. Uses traditional and digital tools.

Sequential Imaging – developing narrative concepts and sequences of imagery for comics, storyboards, and more. Uses traditional and digital tools. 

Illustration – addresses conceptual and technical considerations involved in the use of various drawing and painting media. Uses primarily traditional media. 

Graphic Design – includes an understanding of the relationship between shape and effective communication. Uses traditional and digital tools. 

3D Graphics – introductory and intermediate 3D graphics for film, animation, game, and/or illustration purposes.

Electives – a wide range of options exist, from Game Development to Children's Book Illustration, to newly developed courses. 

Why VCUarts?

• Top-ranked arts school within an R1 research university.
• Opportunities to work on innovative projects with creative students and faculty.
• Located in Richmond's vibrant and historic Fan District.

Qualifications

• MFA or BFA with significant professional experience and training in fields related to teaching responsibilities.
• 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 various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Application Materials

• Current CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three current references including names, 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.
  
  

Salary Range: VCUarts Standard Adjunct Per Credit Rate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

FTE:  Varies

Contact Information: VCUarts Human Resources, artshr@vcu.edu