The Post-Master’s Teaching Fellowship in the School of the Arts offers December 2025 and May 2026 VCUarts graduate alumni an opportunity to teach undergraduate courses during the 2026-27 academic year while also participating in professional development activities and mentorship that enhance alumni success in securing faculty positions in higher education.
Description:
Each fellow will teach 2-3 courses (6-8 credits per semester) in both the fall and spring semesters of the 2026-27 academic year. During these semesters, they’ll benefit from faculty/peer observation and professional development activities each semester. These activities will provide experience and knowledge central to securing faculty positions in higher education.
Professional development and seminar offerings may include:
- Guidance on preparing applications for faculty positions in higher education
- Support for interview preparation and job talk development
- Strategies for fostering inclusive classrooms and studio environments
- Opportunities to present public talks and participate in panel discussions
- Engagement as a guest critic or guest speaker in undergraduate instruction
- Constructive and supportive evaluation following classroom teaching observations
Salary:
Each teaching fellow will receive a part-time adjunct faculty contract with an instructional salary of $1,437 per credit plus an additional $250 per semester for non-teaching duties specific to expected fellowship outcomes.
Qualifications:
- VCUarts MFA graduates (December 2025 or May 2026)
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with faculty, staff, and students, and a commitment to excellence in teaching, service, leadership, and practice
- Demonstrable interest in developing productive connections across creative disciplines
- Strong collaboration skills, and enthusiasm toward teaching and working with faculty, staff and students within the university; and to building and maintaining professional relationships
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
This fellowship posting anticipates multiple hires. Fellows will be appointed to one or more academic departments or programs within the school, as appropriate to the expertise and specialization of the selected candidates. For the 2026-27 academic year, courses will be available from the following programs; Art Foundation, Craft and Material Studies (clay and metals), Graphic Design, Interior Design, Kinetic Imaging, Painting + Printmaking, Photography + Film, Sculpture, and Theatre.
This is a one-year, non-renewable opportunity. Benefits are not provided for this temporary adjunct appointment. Teaching fellows will be eligible to apply for standard adjunct faculty opportunities in subsequent years.
Application Instructions
Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be accepted. The following documents should be submitted:
- A Letter of Interest
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- List of three professional references including names with titles and contact information (references will not be checked prior to candidate’s approval).
Application Deadline:
For best consideration, applications are due March 1, 2026.
