3D Design (Visual Arts) Temporary Faculty Position for Spring 2023

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 8,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

The Department of Art and Design at Kutztown University invites applications for a part-time temporary position in Visual Arts Foundations for Spring 2023. We seek applicants committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students in the department and across the university. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service. Required: a Master’s degree in art or a related area; strong professional portfolio of personal and student artwork; teaching experience of at least one year or equivalent in 3D Design or related coursework. Successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities required. Class responsibilities: the candidate will teach 3D Design. Courses may be taught face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online.

Application must include: letter of interest addressing position requirements and teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, names and contact information for three references, ten samples of personal artwork, ten samples of student artwork, and unofficial transcripts. Please submit to Slideroom:  https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/70042. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts required at time of campus interview. Successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities required. Teaching online will require successful completion of the Teaching Online Certification Course offered through Kutztown University. Official transcripts required at time of interview. Send official transcripts and address questions to: Prof. Michael Covello, Search Chair, Department of Art and Design, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530; covello@kutztown.edu. Review of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.