CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Professor in Art & Design
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States, 37087
Job Details
LevelExperienced
Job LocationCumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Education LevelMaster's Degree
Job ShiftPart Time
Job CategoryEducation
Description
Position Title
Adjunct Professor in Art and Design
Hours Per Week
3 to 15 (up to 9 credit hours of class time)
Posting Date
June 5, 2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
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, and excellence in the teaching of painting/drawing, art history, and 2D processes at an undergraduate level. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the program under the supervision of the program director. Successful candidate will show 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 AbilitiesMust be able to communicate well with students and other faculty membersDemonstrate a strong understanding of concepts in art and fundamentals of designBe proficient in a wide range of media and techniquesEngage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirementsCollaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as creative and/or scholarly involvementExperience in supervising facilities and students in a 2D environmentEvidence of high level of personal agency and initiativeDemonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvementPossess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty
ExperienceTwo or more years teaching experience in Art, Drawing, Painting, or other 2D processesDocumentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor or post-secondary teacher and preferable to have leadership experiences and displayed work in the fieldEvidence of successful career in related fieldExperience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary
Education
MFA Preferred
Additional Information
Completed application will include:Letter of interest, including description of approach to teaching painting in an undergraduate liberal arts collegeUpdated and detailed curriculum vitaePortfolio including 20 images of recent workPortfolio including 20 images of student workNames and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen)
Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor's and master's level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.
Application Requirements
An electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5 references are required.
LevelExperienced
Job LocationCumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Education LevelMaster's Degree
Job ShiftPart Time
Job CategoryEducation
Description
Position Title
Adjunct Professor in Art and Design
Hours Per Week
3 to 15 (up to 9 credit hours of class time)
Posting Date
June 5, 2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
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, and excellence in the teaching of painting/drawing, art history, and 2D processes at an undergraduate level. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the program under the supervision of the program director. Successful candidate will show 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 AbilitiesMust be able to communicate well with students and other faculty membersDemonstrate a strong understanding of concepts in art and fundamentals of designBe proficient in a wide range of media and techniquesEngage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirementsCollaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as creative and/or scholarly involvementExperience in supervising facilities and students in a 2D environmentEvidence of high level of personal agency and initiativeDemonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvementPossess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty
ExperienceTwo or more years teaching experience in Art, Drawing, Painting, or other 2D processesDocumentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor or post-secondary teacher and preferable to have leadership experiences and displayed work in the fieldEvidence of successful career in related fieldExperience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary
Education
MFA Preferred
Additional Information
Completed application will include:Letter of interest, including description of approach to teaching painting in an undergraduate liberal arts collegeUpdated and detailed curriculum vitaePortfolio including 20 images of recent workPortfolio including 20 images of student workNames and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen)
Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor's and master's level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.
Application Requirements
An electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5 references are required.