VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Communication Arts Job at Virginia Commonwealth Uni

VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Communication Arts

Job Code

Recruitment Pool
All Applicants

Posting Number
req6508

Unit
School Of The Arts MBU

Department
School of the Arts, Department of Communication Arts

Department Website Link
https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/communication-arts/

Location
VCU

Address
907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of theArts (VCUarts) Department of Communication Arts is establishing a pool ofapplicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. This pool of applicantscould be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed; to providespecial teaching expertise when needed; and/or to meet special programmaticneeds not otherwise provided for within the program.

Given these criteria, this pool will only beassessed when an adjunct opportunity arises. Possible adjunct opportunitiescould include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by thedepartment of Communication Arts. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.

Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtfuland proactive members of the Communication Arts community and have a desire towork with a diverse student population in a collaborative, inclusive andlearning-centered collective.

Potential Teaching Responsibilities could include any of the following:

• Figure Drawing - includes introductory figure drawing, anatomy, and drawing the figure in an environmental and/or conceptual context.
• Fundamentals of Typography - introductory typography and graphic design course as it applies to Communication Arts using traditional and digital tools.
• Concept Drawing - includes traditional and digital methods for creating original characters and environments based on assigned prompts, narratives, or larger conceptual universes.
• Sequential Imaging - includes various traditional and digital methods of creating imagery as it applies to - or is a function of - books, graphic novels, and entertainment industry storyboarding (animation, film, and video games).
• Illustration: Drawing and Painting - addresses conceptual and technical considerations involved in the use of various drawing and painting media.
• Graphic Design - includes an understanding of the relationship between form and effective communication - an awareness and appreciation for visual imagery as a tool for the transmission of information and ideas.
• 3D Graphics - introductory and intermediate 3D graphics for visual effects, animation and or game.

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

Qualifications

• MFA or BFA with significant professional experience in fields related to teaching responsibilities.
• 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

Application Materials

• Current CV
• 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.
  
  More information can be found at https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/

Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providingaccessible and equitable living, learning and working environments free fromdiscrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national orethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteranstatus, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressionor disability.

FLSA
Adjunct Faculty

Job FTE
varies

Exemption Status
Exempt

Restricted Position
No

E-Class
AJ - Adjunct

Job Category
Adjunct Faculty

ORP Eligible
No

Months

Salary Range
VCUarts Standard Adjunct Rate

Compensation Type
Salaried

Target Hire Date
1/10/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

VCUarts, Department of Communication Arts
commarts@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply
Please see application materials list above.