The Department of New Media, Art, & Technology (NMAT) at Indiana University Kokomo invites interested and qualified applications to the adjunct instructor pool. Information about the program can be found at https://kokomo.iu.edu/humanities-and-social-sciences/new-media-art-technology/index.html.The successful candidate will teach courses in a number of areas, including but not limited to graphic design, drawing, 2D foundations, and 3D foundations; they will be able to teach in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo, is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 60,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 3000 students from a 14-county area in north-central Indiana. IU Kokomo has around 271 full-time faculty and staff. Associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo is at https://kokomo.iu.edu/index.html. This institution is a provider of ADA services. Persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this application process should contact the Office of Affirmative Action at 765-455-9316.

Indiana University Kokomo is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.

Minimum Qualifications:

Expertise in the discipline of drawing, 2D foundations, 3D foundations, and/or graphic design
Ability to work with a diverse student population
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Ability to teach during the day, evening, or weekend or a combination of all
Ability to use instructional technology
A Master’s degree in in art or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with 18 graduate semester credit hours in art.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience teaching in higher education.
Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Because departmental needs vary throughout the year, applications will be reviewed after they are received and retained for one year. Applicants should submit a cover letter which addresses the qualifications as listed above, a curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degrees, and samples of both personal and student work to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/29767. Additional items may be requested from applicants at a later date.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Lauren Stewart, Administrative Assistant, at 765-455-9233 and/or ljs7@iu.edu.

Job Description

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face-to-face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 9 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 6 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Duties and Tasks

Teach specific classes in drawing, 2D art, 3D art, and/or graphic design.
Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
Adhere to the policies, procedures, and regulations of Indiana University Kokomo.
Maintain current competence in the discipline or field of specialization.

Essential Functions

The ideal candidates for the above position will have prior teaching or training experience and the appropriate expertise. Candidates should have an earned master’s degree or Ph.D. in Art History or sufficient working history and experience in an appropriate field of Art History.

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the University expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly, submit required records and reports routinely, teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts, and adhere to the statement on professional ethics by university policies, procedures, and regulations.

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