Adjunct - Visual Studies

About Visual Studies in the Art and Art History Department

Visual Studies (Studio Art) courses are housed in the Art and Art History Department within the Westphal College of Media Arts and Design.

Visual Studies provides foundational coursework in Drawing, and Design, as well as an array of upper-level electives in Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking, and Performance for most of the majors within Westphal. The Visual Studies program provides studio curriculum for students majoring in 13 of Westphal’s 19 design and media disciplines. Visual Studies courses establish a student’s studio practice through foundation level courses and builds upon these core methods in upper-level studio classes.

The Visual Studies faculty are working artists who use their research, professional art practices and collaborative spirit to inform their pedagogy. Students are inspired to merge the creative independence of fine art with design. Faculty work closely with students and encourage collaboration across disciplines.

Job Summary

Multimedia: Materials augments design studio experiences by introducing the influence of material characteristics and fabrication techniques. Students learn how to design projects, reduce them to the specific parts, make the parts and assemble the work in a coordinated sequence. Projects focus on basic woodworking techniques using plywood, and gaining familiarity with a variety of woodworking machinery, tools, and processes. This course taught in the Visual Studies Design Arts Annex woodshop.

The adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student artistic development, learning and discussions, as well as encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or remote settings. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission the Department of Art and Art History within Drexel’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.

Essential Functions

• Maintain communication with the program director regarding any course or student issues.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.
• Teach studio, lecture, and/or practicum courses per contract.
• Plan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the program.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on contract.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching or professional experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or related field

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume, cover letter that indicates your strong areas of expertise when submitting your application.

Upon an interview, a portfolio of professional work and student work will be requested.