Department of Art & Design Adjunct Pool in Art Job at Inside Higher Ed in Kutzto

Department of Art & Design Adjunct Pool in Art

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania serves approximately 7,500 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a rural setting in Kutztown, PA, the university is 20 minutes from Allentown/Bethlehem, 20 minutes from Reading, and about an hour from Philadelphia. The university seeks employees with experience working with diverse populations.

Job Summary

The Department of Art & Design in the College of Visual & Performing Arts invites applications for part‑time adjunct positions in the faculty adjunct pool in Art and related fields. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service. Course load will be taught primarily in‑person. If online teaching is offered, successful completion of the Teaching Online Certification Course offered through Kutztown University is required. We seek applicants committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Art & Design and across the university.

Courses requiring coverage include (but are not limited to):

• Foundations (Intro to 2D and 3D design)
• Drawing
• Painting
• Time‑Based Media
• Photography
• Textiles & Materials Studies
• Weaving
• Ceramics
• Sculpture
• Printmaking
• Other related courses

Minimum Qualifications

• A MA or MFA degree in Art or a related area.
• A strong professional portfolio of personal artwork.
• A strong professional portfolio of student artwork.
• Teaching experience of at least one year or job experience in the given field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities.
• Teaching experience of at least one year or job experience in the given field.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter indicating course interest and teaching areas, teaching philosophy, CV, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• Ten samples of personal artwork and ten samples of student artwork submitted to Slideroom: https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/83039.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts required during the campus interview.
• Background clearances: PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance.

Contact

Prof. Liz Quay, Search Chair, Department of Art & Design, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530; quay@kutztown.edu.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610‑683‑4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX, contact Bradley Davis, Title IX Coordinator, at 610‑683‑4782 or titleix@kutztown.edu.