Adjunct Faculty, Art History (PA, Bethlehem)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Professor of Art, Studio or Chairperson

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: The Art Department at Moravian University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in Art History to begin in the Fall of 2024. Adjunct Faculty member(s) are responsible for teaching one or more undergraduate courses in Art History. Courses will be taught either synchronously online, in a hybrid model, or on campus in Bethlehem, PA.

The Art Department acknowledges that the art history field has emerged from colonial and Eurocentric systems of knowledge and is working actively to grapple with that legacy through our research, pedagogy, and programming. We invite applications from colleagues who share that goal in their scholarship, teaching, and professional activities. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship embraces transregional and interdisciplinary approaches and whose pedagogy promotes student engagement and supports a vibrant BA program.

Art History courses at Moravian are required for art majors, minors, and students in other arts majors. Additionally, art history courses are part of the general education curriculum for all students at Moravian. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) track in Art History introduces students to the history and appreciation of the visual arts. It provides an in-depth understanding of the history of art, architecture, and visual culture — their production, circulation, and reception — while teaching students to interrogate visuality more broadly to develop skills in visual analysis, critical thinking, research, and writing.

To learn more about Art History at Moravian University, please visit:

https://www.moravian.edu/art/curriculum/art-history-BA

Courses to be Taught:

• Art History Survey Courses (Caves to Cathedrals; Renaissance to Abstract)
• Modern Art
• African Art
• Other courses as assigned based on expertise

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commitment to teaching at the university level
• Professional practice in the field
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: MA in the History of Art or the History of Design; ABD or PhD, with a preference for teaching experience beyond the TA level
• Qualified candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field and/or relevant professional/academic experience.
• At least three years of successful teaching experience is preferred

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach the following to their online application by clicking 'Apply Now.' Please attach documents as a single PDF file.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Two sample syllabi related to the courses to be taught
• Two sets of student teaching evaluations or any relevant evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available
• Three contacts for references, including title, email address, phone number, and relationship to the candidate

Please follow the instructions to submit your application materials through the Moravian University employment application website. Materials MUST be submitted through the online process

Application review will start immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. (Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for this position for a U.S. work visa.)

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

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(610) 625-7023

equalopportunity@moravian.edu

Mailing address:

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mayr@moravian.edu

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Office of Civil Rights

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Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

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