"Adjunct Faculty in Creative Arts: Visual Arts - 179770"

Category:Adjunct Faculty PositionsSubscribe: Department:Creative ArtsLocations:Loudonville, NYPosted:Aug 8, 2024Closes:Open Until FilledType:Part-timePosition ID:179770

About Siena College:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast. 

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Job Description:

The Visual Art and Design Program at Siena College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position for the Fall term, 2024.

Teach one section of CREA112: Basic Design I on MW 6 - 8 pm.

Course Description:

An introductory level studio course covering the practice history and theory of two-dimensional design. Problems related to basic color theory, abstraction, and the organization of space will be explored. Students will study the Elements of Art and Design, and their use throughout the history of visual art and in contemporary visual material.

Visual Art and Design Program:

https://www.siena.edu/programs/visual-art-and-design/

Course Format: In person

Salary $5,150.00 per 4-hour course taught

The hiring salary above represents the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess a Master of Fine Art degree in Art. Prior college teaching experience desired. 

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena College and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions:

Review of applicants will begin immediately in the and continue until the position has been filled. For questions or further information. Applications should include a cover letter indicating your qualifications and experience with teaching, CV, and contact information for 3 references