Adjunct Instructor - VCUarts Qatar - Art History (Non Benefited)
Virginia Commonwealth University
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 7, 2024
The Art History Program at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Qatar (VCUArts Qatar) is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. This pool will only be accessed when an adjunct opportunity arises. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that we cannot guarantee the availability of adjunct vacancies from semester to semester. However, we invite qualified applicants who are willing to accept part-time teaching work on an as-needed basis to apply.
Position Responsibilities:
Applicants should hold a graduate degree in art history or a closely related discipline for teaching first-year courses, and a doctoral degree in Art History or a closely related discipline for teaching upper-division courses. Previous relevant teaching experience at the college or university level is highly desirable. Successful candidates should be able to teach the global survey of art (ARTH103 and ARTH104), and other courses in their area of specialization as pertinent to their qualifications. The first-year courses (ARTH103 and ARTH104) provide students with a foundation in the visual arts of different cultures from the Prehistoric period through the contemporary. Students will learn to identify and analyze major works of art, periods, and artists; discuss historical, religious, economic, and political factors affecting art; demonstrate how art reflects critical issues, values, ideas, and institutions of societies; recognize techniques, media, and principles of design; use and define pertinent vocabulary related to art history; compare and contrast works of art from different cultures; and communicate informed interpretations through effective writing. The courses serve as an entry point to the Art History major or minor.
Duties Include:
- Teaching courses as needed
- Developing course syllabi
- Working with department faculty on course planning
- Working comfortably with Canvas, the University's Learning Management System
- Holding one office hour per week per course taught
- Providing feedback to students and grading all assessments in a timely manner
- Submitting grades according to University policy
- Using VCU email for all VCU work-related responsibilities
- Graduate degree in art history or a closely related discipline
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and demonstrated enthusiasm toward teaching and interacting with students and faculty within a multicultural environment
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as an adjunct faculty member at VCUarts Qatar
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in art history
- 2 years of undergraduate teaching experience
- Preference is given to candidates with experience teaching to a diverse undergraduate student population in the Arab Gulf or larger MENA region.
To apply, please submit application materials via the VCU Jobs Website. Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be considered.
Application materials should include the following:
- Current CV and a list of three current references including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant's approval). CV + list of references should be submitted as one PDF.
- A brief letter describing scholarly interests, experience, and areas of teaching competency, the letter should be submitted as a PDF.
Position Details:
Department: Qatar Campus, School of the Arts
Employment Type: AJ - Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
FTE:
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Eman Yehia
Contact Email: yehiae@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: +974 44020548
