Emerging Artist Fellowship in Craft/Material Studies, 2023-2024 academic year

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts
Department of Craft/Material Studies

Application Deadline: March 30, 2023

This non-renewable, one-year opportunity begins August 16, 2023 and ends May 15, 2024
More than one hire could be made from this posting

The Opportunity
The VCUarts Emerging Artist Fellowship in Craft/Material Studies is a one academic year residency for recent MFA graduates. Fellows are provided the opportunity to concentrate on their work, build community, gain valuable teaching experience, and participate in a vital, interdisciplinary, socially progressive community of artists at VCU. A grant awarded by the Charitable Windgate Foundation generously supports the stipend that includes a housing and studio allowance in addition to a teaching stipend and research support.

The Fellows will teach two classes per semester (6-8 credits), present a public talk or participate in a panel discussion, and could serve as a guest critic or guest speaker in a class.

Eligibility
- Artists working predominantly in one or more of the following media areas: fiber, metal or glass.
- Artists must possess a strong foundation and understanding of their chosen material while working in innovative ways.
- MFA graduates who have graduated within the last five (5) years are eligible to apply. VCU MFA students and graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants who have previously taught at VCU are not eligible to apply.

Qualifications
- MFA completed within the past five (5) years
- Ability to teach beginner through advanced undergraduate studio classes that incorporate strong conceptual and technical skill building. Applicants may teach all studio courses or a combination of studio courses and seminars that focus on craft.
- Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment and a commitment to equity, diversity and accessibility in teaching, service, leadership and practice.
- Strong collaboration skills and enthusiasm toward teaching and working with faculty, staff and students within the university; and to building and maintaining professional relationships.

Salary
- The Fellow will receive a part-time adjunct faculty contract with an instructional salary of up to $31,000, which is inclusive of a housing and studio allowance. This part-time opportunity is not eligible for benefits.
- Support for creative research and travel will be provided within available grant-funded resources
- This is a one-year, non-renewable opportunity

Application Requirements
Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. VCUarts strongly encourages applications from all racial, ethnic, gender, and social identities.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. The following documents should be submitted online via the VCU Jobs Website:
- Letter of Intent that includes an overview of professional experience, research interests and a list of skills in your media
- Artist Statement
- Resume/CV
- Images:
-- Personal Portfolio - 20 images with image description
-- Portfolio of Student Work - examples of work by students created in courses in which you were the instructor of record - 10 images

All images should be saved as a single PDF file no larger than 5MB. A link may be provided to a website that contains the requested images.
- List of three references including names with titles and contact information (references will not be contacted prior to a candidate’s approval).
- Diversity Statement -- As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are asked to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.

More information can be found at https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/

Application deadline is March 30, 2023.

For questions email: crafts@vcu.edu. For more information about the Department of Craft/Material Studies, please visit: https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/craft-material-studies/

VCUarts:
Ranked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by over 175 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 60 staff members that assist in daily processes. The School includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university’s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city’s historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.

Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providing accessible and equitable living, learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability.



Department: School of the Arts, Department of Crafts/Material Studies
Employment Type: AJ - Adjunct
Restricted Status: No
Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Email: crafts@vcu.edu