Adjunct Faculty - Art

13 Hours ago • All levels • Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Art courses on a course-by-course basis as needed. The Art curriculum covers drawing, painting, modeling, art and architectural history, digital imaging, computer art, animation, game design, and video production. Candidates should be outstanding artists/scholars with demonstrated teaching excellence and versatility, capable of bringing creative and critical pedagogical approaches to existing curricula. An appropriate terminal degree such as an MFA or Ph.D. is required. Applicants will be placed in a pool for future opportunities and contacted as they arise.
Must have:
  • Terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.)
  • Teaching excellence
  • Versatility
  • Creative pedagogical approaches
Good to have:
  • Experience in visual arts
  • Experience in art/architectural history
  • Experience in digital imaging/computer art
  • Experience in animation/game design
  • Experience in video production

Job Details

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Art

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Art to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Art. WPI’s Art faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate class, advanced technique seminars, and capstone practicums. The Art curriculum emphasizes visual arts (drawing, painting, and modeling); art and architectural history; digital imaging and computer art; animation and game design, and video production.  

 

We are looking for outstanding artists/scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should hold an appropriate terminal degree such as an MFA or a Ph.D. in an appropriate field. 

 

Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Art adjunct faculty positions on an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.  

 

Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.   

Applicants should submit the following:

--cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience

--current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references

--evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,  or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.  It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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About The Company

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinarystudents, talentedand dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environmentthat prioritizes mental health and well-being.It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.

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