Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts
Department of Craft/Material Studies
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
This non-renewable, one-year opportunity begins August 16, 2024 and ends May 15, 2025
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 VCUarts Emerging Artist Fellowship in Craft/Material Studies.
The fellows will teach two classes per semester (8 credits per semester), present a public talk or participate in a panel discussion, and could serve as a guest critic or guest speaker in a class. An additional potential opportunity may exist for a solo exhibition at VCUarts.
Eligibility
– Artists working predominantly in fiber; applicants with a background in weaving are preferred.
– 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 (degree earned in 2019 or later). VCU MFA students and graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants who have previously taught at VCU are not eligible to apply.
Qualifications
– Ability to teach beginner through advanced undergraduate studio classes that incorporate strong conceptual and technical skill building. Successful applicants will have the knowledge and ability to teach a semester-long class on weaving.
– 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 $50,000. This part-time opportunity is not eligible for benefits.
– Support for creative research and travel will be provided
– This is a one-year, non-renewable opportunity
For more information and to apply, visit: https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5234?c=vcu
