Adjunct Lecturer

Adjunct Lecturer - Printmaking (Art)

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Position:Adjunct Lecturer -Printmaking (Art)

Department:Visual, Performing, and Media Arts (Mesa)

Classification:Part-time, Non-benefit eligible

Brief overview of duties:Seeking Printmaking Adjunct Professor

The Department of Visual, Performing, and Media Arts at Benedictine University is seeking

a qualified adjunct instructor to teach Printmaking courses during the Fall 2024 semester and

beyond. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in-person studio courses at

our campus located in Mesa, AZ.

This is a part-time, adjunct position. The appointment is for one semester at a time, with the possibility

of renewal. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The instructor should

be passionate about teaching and capable of engaging students in meaningful discussions and critical thinking

about art and its context.

RequiredQualifications:

•MFA or Master's degree in Printmaking or a related field
•Professional experience or knowledge in a related field
•Teaching experience at the university level is preferred
•Capable of teaching a variety of Printmaking courses, such as Silkscreen, Lithography, Relief, and Intaglio (Etching). Additional opportunities to teach in other areas may be available depending on experience, such as Painting, Drawing, Art Therapy, and Design Foundation
•Knowledgeable in handling and maintaining Printmaking-related materials, chemicals, and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
•Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
•Ability to teach in face-to-face, remote, and online modalities, as needed

Application Process: Please submit 1) Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and interest in the position, 2) Curriculum Vitae including three references, 3) Sample Syllabus and/or Portfolio website presenting professional and student work, if available

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Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

PhysicalRequirements: Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talkor hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands totouch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability tooccasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Use of computer screen, phone andcustomer service.
May require bending, or sitting for longperiods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception andability to adjust focus.
The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training: As a University employee you arerequired to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training tofulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or inperson. Employees must complete all trainings required by BenedictineUniversity.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verifyidentity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete therequired employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.Thefollowing of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.