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

Inside Higher Ed, Kutztown, PA, United States


Job Summary
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20‑minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

Position
Part‑time adjunct positions in the faculty adjunct pool in Art and related fields. Course load primarily in‑person; online teaching requires completion of the Teaching Online Certification Course offered through Kutztown University. Applicants should be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff and students in the Department of Art & Design and across the university.

Courses to be Covered

Foundations (including Intro to 2D and 3D Design)

Drawing

Painting

Time‑Based Media

Photography

Textiles & Materials Studies

Weaving

Ceramics

Sculpture

Printmaking

Related courses

Minimum Qualifications

MA or MFA degree in Art or a related area

Strong professional portfolio of personal artwork

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

Supplemental Information

Cover letter indicating specific course interest, teaching areas, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Ten samples of personal artwork

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 checks: PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance; reference checks; successful interview and demonstration of ability

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 e‑mail 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. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610‑683‑4782 or by e‑mail at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202‑1100, by phone at 800‑421‑3481 (TDD: 800‑877‑8339), by fax at 202‑453‑6012, or by e‑mail at OCR@ed.gov.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report Availability
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, are available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

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