Adjunct Instructor

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Memorial Hall - TNEducation Level: Master's DegreeJob Shift: Part TimeJob Category: EducationArt and Design Adjunct Hours Per Week: 3-12 (up to 6 credit hours of class time) 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, excellence in the teaching of art understanding, art history, drawing, painting, photography, and/or ceramics. This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, and student opportunities in the program under the supervision of the program director. Successful candidates will have the 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 Abilities: Must be able to communicate well with students and other faculty members Demonstrate a strong understanding of concepts in art and fundamentals of design Be proficient in a wide range of media and techniques Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements Collaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as creative and/or scholarly involvement Experience in supervising facilities and students in a 2D and/or 3D environment Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty Experience: Two or more years teaching experience in Art Understanding, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, or other 2D/3D processes Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor Evidence of successful career in related field Experience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary Education: MFA Preferred 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr