Adjunct Faculty Visual and Performing Arts

Position Title:

Open Rank Adjunct Faculty Visual and Performing Arts

AUIB is seeking qualified faculty in the Visual and Performing Arts to teach introductory Core Liberal Arts (CLA) courses and help build the university’s arts offerings, with priority needs in:

• Visual Arts (studio art, drawing, painting, design, photography)
• Art History and Appreciation
• Music (music appreciation, performance, ensemble direction)
• Theatre and Drama
• Film and Media Arts

Full-time applicants may be asked to teach additional General Education courses according to their expertise if needed. Appointments may be made on an adjunct (part-time, per credit hour), visiting, or full-time basis, requiring in-person teaching on campus.

Faculty will contribute to AUIB's mission of providing a strong liberal arts foundation by delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction in English-medium classrooms. Courses are delivered in English and fluency is required.

In addition to teaching assigned courses, successful candidates will play a founding role in shaping AUIB's arts curriculum - proposing new courses and developing co-curricular arts activities such as exhibitions, performances, and student ensembles.

• Teach assigned arts courses using active, student-centered, and inclusive learning methods across studio, performance, and lecture formats.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, and assessments that align with program learning outcomes; identify materials, equipment, and facility needs for studio or performance courses.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and promptly; provide constructive feedback through critiques, reviews, and assessments appropriate to the arts.
• Hold office hours to provide guidance, mentoring, and academic assistance.
• Contribute to building AUIB's arts curriculum and campus arts culture, including exhibitions, performances, and student arts activities.

1. Understanding of American Higher

Education:

Familiarity with the structure and processes of the American university system.

2. Strong Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

3. Practicing Artist-Teacher:
An active record of creative practice, exhibition, or performance alongside a commitment to teaching.

4. Student Engagement:
Skill in engaging students of varied backgrounds and experience levels, including beginners.

5. Effective Teaching:
Capable of simplifying complex ideas, creating engaging lectures, and fostering active learning.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Master's degree in a relevant arts discipline (MFA, MA, or equivalent).
• Preferred Education:
  
  Terminal degree in the field
• Experience:
  
  Prior university-level teaching experience strongly preferred; experience teaching in English-medium instruction is highly desirable.
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience; an active professional creative practice (exhibition, performance, or production) is an asset