"Associate Lecturer, Studio Arts"

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Associate Lecturer, Studio Arts

The Curry College Department of Visual & Performing Arts is accepting applications for part-time to fill part-time/adjunct sabbatical replacement for Spring 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching courses in the study and practice of topics in studio art classes in one or more of several disciplines.

The following classes for Spring 2025:

SA 1810 - Drawing Studio

Monday/Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:20pm

This course is intended for Graphic Design and Studio Arts Majors or for Minors interested in enhanced rigor. Introduces drawing techniques and explores the quality and expressiveness of a variety of drawing media - graphite, ink, charcoal, and conte crayon. Students practice drawing skills with emphasis on compositional principles and the development of visual sensitivity. It is prerequisite to upper-level study in graphic design and studio arts. Students are expected to purchase supplies.

This course meets the General Education Arts Breadth requirement.

SA 1770 - Two-dimensional Design

Monday/Wednesdays 8:30am - 9:20am

This course is the study of visual design through projects in linear dynamics, color, shape, texture, composition, and conceptual unity. It is prerequisite to upper-level study in graphic design and studio arts. A non-major who completes this course and declares a major in Graphic Design or Studio Arts may submit a portfolio for consideration for substitution of this course for Two-dimensional Design for Majors. Students are expected to purchase supplies.

This course meets the General Education Arts Breadth requirement.

SA 1800 - Drawing

2 Sections

Sec 1 - Mondays 1:30pm - 4:00 pm

Sec 2 - Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:20 pm

This course is intended for non-Graphic Design and Studio Arts Majors. Introduces drawing techniques and explores the particular quality and expressiveness of a variety of drawing media - pencil, ink, charcoal, and conte crayon. Students practice drawing skills with emphasis on compositional principles and the development of visual sensitivity. A non-major who completes this course and declares a major in Graphic Design or Studio Arts may submit a portfolio for consideration for substitution of this course for Drawing for Majors. Students are expected to purchase supplies.

This is a beginning level course; prior experience in the studio arts is not necessary.

This course meets the General Education Arts Breadth requirement.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA in Studio Art field.
• Available to teach course at a variety of scheduled days/time.
• Must be able to produce creative work that informs their teaching and be active in the art community through participation in exhibitions, organizations, and conferences.
• Prior experience working with Canvas is ideal.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

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