Adjunct Faculty – Studio Art - Division of Visual Arts
TWU Visual Arts is seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses in Studio Art.
Applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: drawing, painting,
printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, digital fabrication, fibers, and video.
We are interested in student-centered instructors with an interdisciplinary approach. Familiarity
with Adobe Suite software is preferred, as well as an approach that integrates digital and
hand-making processes when appropriate.
The Visual Arts Division at TWU seeks applications on a rolling basis, to create a pool of
potential adjuncts. If you choose to submit materials, please do so with the understanding that we
have no specific deadlines related to this pool, and will only reach out for more information in
cases where a need arises. If you don’t hear back, please do not consider that a rejection.
Applicants are welcome to submit updated materials, however, we prefer that you do so no more than
twice a year (with exceptions if you need to correct an error).
Please provide the following documents, in PDF format (please include your name in the file title
of any documents you submit), and preferably as a single document.
- A cover letter that includes a list of the topics and courses for which you are qualified and
interested in teaching. Please state in that letter whether you have at least 18 graduate hours in
the discipline.
- A current curriculum vitae that includes your educational background and teaching experience.
- A list of three references, including phone numbers and email addresses.
- An unofficial transcript from the highest degree that aligns with the discipline in which you
would like to teach.
- 10 samples of your recent artwork and 10 samples of student work from courses where you were the
instructor of record.
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individual, fosters diversity, and encourages respect for the differences among persons.
Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate based
on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or
ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.
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Salary: $3,000 Per Semester
