Adjunct Foundations of Drawing Faculty; Part-Time

Adjunct Foundations of Drawing Faculty (Part-Time)

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is seeking an Adjunct Foundations of Drawing Faculty for a part-time position. This role involves teaching ART
121 Foundations of Drawing, a UCGS transfer course designed to develop basic drawing skills and an understanding of visual language through studio instruction and lecture. The successful candidate must be committed to SVCC's mission to provide high-quality education to the Southside Virginia community.

Course Content & Specific Duties:

• Introduce and demonstrate concepts such as line, proportion, space, perspective, value, and composition.
• Apply drawing concepts to subject matter including still life, landscape, and the figure.
• Instruct students in the use of various media, such as pencil, charcoal, and ink wash.
• Organize field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate to the curriculum.
• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring high-quality course materials align with college standards.
• Maintain engagement through the college's Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for the online portion of the course.
• Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and communicating with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.

Special Assignments - May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Studio Art
• Clear demonstration of drawing skill adequate to teach this course
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success

Additional Considerations:

• Teaching experience at the college level, specifically with face-to-face and online/hybrid modalities.
• Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

Applications will be received, reviewed, and considered continuously until needed positions are filled.