Radford University is hiring: Artist in Residence (Adjunct) in Radford

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include a cover letter, CV, portfolio, artist/research statement for the residency, and contact information for three professional references.

The final candidate must provide official transcripts to the Provost's office.

Employment Classifications: Adjunct Teaching & Research Faculty

Rank: Instructor

Working Title: Artist in Residence (Adjunct)

Posting Number: A00167P

Work Location: Radford

Division: Academic Affairs-10

College/Unit: Visual & Performing Arts-1160

Department: Art, Dept of-11602

Discipline: Art

Appointment Term: 3 year appointment contract as assigned

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Contact Name for Applicant: Stuart Robinson

Contact Phone for Applicant: 540-831-5595

Work Schedule: As assigned. Possible nights and weekends.

Chief Objective of Position: The Department of Art at Radford University seeks applications for its Artist-in-Residence program, with a starting date in August 2025. The residency occurs in the fall semester with an option to extend to the spring, pending funding and support. Candidates at any career stage and in any relevant medium or discipline are welcome to apply.

Supported by the Andrew Ross Visiting Artist Legacy Fund, funding is provided to support housing and living costs. For regionally-located candidates, it is possible to commute, but relocation is preferred to meet the expectations of the program. To supplement the residency stipend, candidates may elect to teach in the department as an adjunct, pending scheduling needs.

Job Summary: Over the fall semester, resident artists are expected to produce research or creative scholarship on campus; interact with students and faculty through workshops, critiques, and/or guest lectures; and contribute to departmental culture. The selected candidate gains access to facilities including studios, labs, libraries, archives, and galleries and may choose to work on campus or at Selu, the university’s 380-acre nature conservancy with a retreat center, observatory, classrooms, and labs. Other responsibilities and resources may be arranged to fit the selected candidate’s skills and aspirations. The residency program culminates with a lecture and solo exhibition at the Radford University Art Museum in the spring semester. Resident artists may propose alternatives or additions to the aforementioned expectations.

If selected to teach as an adjunct, possible teaching choices include: professional practices, foundations, special topics, or the graduate-level concept lab. Other opportunities may exist, pending discussion with the department chair.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements: 1) a master’s degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching; 2) enrolled in a master’s program with at least 18 hours of relevant coursework completed; 3) significant professional experience, subject to approval by the Provost.

Preferred Qualifications: MFA degree with some teaching experience at the college level. Experience as a graduate teaching assistant may be acceptable.

Education: Artists-in-residence and adjunct faculty must hold an advanced degree or equivalent credentials based on experience consistent with accreditation criteria of the discipline and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Posting Date: 02/14/2025

Closing Date: 03/31/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include a cover letter, CV, portfolio, artist/research statement for the residency, and contact information for three professional references.

The final candidate must provide official transcripts to the Provost’s office.

Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below. Some classes may be scheduled for evening hours depending on classroom availability and the overall schedule of courses. Some classes may be taught remotely, pending approval from the chair.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Portfolio
4. Research Sample

1. Other
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
3. Transcripts
4. Transcripts-Grad Level

Contact: If you have questions about specific positions or the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@radford.edu.