Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design
Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
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Hours Per Week
3-12 (up to 6 credit hours of class time)
Job Type
Part-time faculty appointment with one semester teaching contract
Internal Job Category
Adjunct Faculty
Position Purpose
Cumberland University Fine Arts program is seeking applicants demonstrating successful and active professional practice, knowledge of contemporary art and theory, excellence in the teaching of art understanding, art history, drawing, painting, photography, and/or ceramics. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the program under the supervision of the program director. Successful candidates will have the ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult learners in the field of art and design.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Must be able to communicate well with students and other faculty members
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of concepts in art and fundamentals of design
- Be proficient in a wide range of media and techniques
- Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements
- Collaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as creative and/or scholarly involvement
- Experience in supervising facilities and students in a 2D and/or 3D environment
- Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement
- Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty
- Two or more years teaching experience in Art Understanding, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, or other 2D/3D processes
- Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor
- Evidence of successful career in related field
- Experience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary
MFA Preferred
Additional Information
Completed application will include=
- Letter of interest
- Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
- Portfolio including 20 images of recent work
- Portfolio including 20 images of student work
- Names and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen)
Additional Requirements
An electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 3 references are required.
Please send to resumes@cumberland.edu
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Other -
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology -
Industries
Higher Education
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