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Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) is seeking highly qualified and experienced candidates for a temporary Adjunct Faculty position in the Liberal Arts & Sciences Department. This role involves delivering high-quality instruction and engaging students in a creative, diverse, and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will be required to teach the following course:

The UNIV 299 courses meet VCU ConnectED/GenEd requirement for Breadth of Knowledge

Each section of UNIV 299 focuses on an interdisciplinary "big question" that has intrigued thinkers throughout history and across cultures. As students move from personal to global—and from theoretical to practical—investigations of the question, they will come to understand inquiry as a complex cycle of questioning, gathering, examining, interpreting, comparing, analyzing, and evaluating. This cycle is important for decision-making and problem-solving in the real world..

Applicants should hold an advanced degree such as MFA or a closely related discipline and have relevant teaching experience at the college or university level.

Duties Include:

1. Teaching the specified course(s)
2. Developing course syllabi
3. Working with department faculty on course planning
4. Working comfortably with Canvas, the University’s Learning Management System
5. Holding one office hour per week per course taught
6. Providing feedback to students and grading all assessments in a timely manner
7. Submitting midterm and final grades according to University policy
8. Using VCU email for all VCU work-related responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a closely related discipline
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and demonstrated enthusiasm toward teaching and interacting with students and faculty within a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as an adjunct faculty member at VCUarts Qatar

To Apply:

To apply, please submit application materials via VCU careers at https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite
Only electronic applications submitted via eJobs will be accepted.

Application materials should include the following:

• Current CV or Resume.
• A cover letter outlining qualifications and teaching philosophy.
• A list of three current references including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval).