Adjunct - Art History
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Job no:
503715Work type:
Part-TimeLocation:
University City - Philadelphia, PACategories:
Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
About the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design:
The Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is dedicated to the education of students in the areas of design, media and the performing and visual arts. The Westphal College offers 17 undergraduate and eight graduate majors, housed in award-winning, technologically enhanced facilities, and taught by distinguished faculty who have worked at the top of their fields. The College values a studio approach that incorporates six months of required co-op work experience for all undergraduate students. Westphal is home to a virtual reality and immersive research lab, two theaters, an art gallery, a notable collection of over 17,000 historic costumes, a record label, a television station, and numerous cutting-edge making spaces. Westphal educates students to find their place as leaders in today's rapidly changing world by teaching the diverse skills needed to conceptualize and implement creative thinking. The synergy of Westphal's creative programs, strong foundation curriculum and diverse minors, and stewardship of University assets and enterprises enhances the strength of the College in this interdisciplinary age. The College actively participates in community-based learning programs that allow students and faculty to study the issues affecting our world in collaboration with neighboring communities. As the center for creativity at Drexel, the Westphal College's collaborative community of scholars, creatives, thinkers, and doers are uniquely positioned to face the world's challenges and define the creative careers of the 21st century. Westphal is dedicated to building a community where everyone is welcome and a multiplicity of voices are celebrated.
About the Program
The history of art explores the meanings, values, and purposes of the visual arts within the historical cultures that create them. Works of fine and applied arts are understood not merely as aesthetic forms, but as expressions of the social, economic, scientific, religious, and political contexts that gave rise to them. The study of art history thus effectively serves the high purposes of a liberal education by equipping students with an understanding of world cultures and their histories from multiple disciplinary perspectives, and by encouraging the development of critical thinking, reading, research, and writing skills.
Drexel's Art History program has a uniquely flexible curricular design that permits students to pursue art history as either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. The BA degree is intended for students wishing to become professional art historians or who wish to supplement the art history curriculum with other courses leading to a specific career path. The BS degree is designed to allow students to combine the art history major with another major or to tailor the curriculum to their specific interests and aspirations.
Job Summary
The adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student artistic development, learning and discussions, as well as encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or remote settings. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the Department of Art & Art History within Drexel's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.
Essential Functions
Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on contractTeach studio, lecture, and/or practicum courses per contractPlan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the discipline and programEvaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomesMaintain communication with the program director regarding any course or student issuesPerform other similar duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
PhD (or ABD) in Art History or related discipline1 year of teaching or professional experience
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter that indicates your area(s) of expertise when submitting your application. Please also submit a writing sample (such as an article or dissertation chapter) and the names of three references with contact information.
Advertised:
Aug 1 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
Sep 30 2024 Eastern Daylight Time