Adjunct Instructor – Introduction to Contemporary Digital Culture - VCUarts Qatar

Course Focus

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Contemporary Digital Culture in accordance with the approved course description, learning outcomes, and expectations of Academic Affairs.
• Develop and deliver course materials, readings, assignments, discussions, critiques, and assessments that support student learning.
• Facilitate critical reflection, ethnographic observation, and design-based inquiry related to digital systems, platform culture, and digitally mediated environments.
• Provide timely feedback and academic support to students.
• Maintain regular communication with students and Academic Affairs regarding course expectations, progress, and academic matters.
• Foster a respectful, civil, and intellectually engaging classroom environment.
• Comply with university policies, academic procedures, and applicable guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or closely related field, such as media studies, communication, digital culture, design studies, anthropology, sociology, science and technology studies, art/design history, or another related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level or relevant professional experience in a field related to digital culture, media, technology, design, or critical studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUarts Qatar.
• Eligibility to work in Qatar or meet applicable immigration/employment requirements under Qatari law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree, such as a PhD, MFA, or equivalent, in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching interdisciplinary courses, minors courses, general education, media studies, digital culture, design studies, or related subjects.
• Familiarity with ethnographic methods, design-based inquiry, critical theory, platform studies, algorithmic culture, digital ethics, or digital safety.
• Experience teaching in international or multicultural higher education environments.
• Evidence of innovative, student-centered, and discussion-based teaching practices.

Application Materials

• Applicants must submit the following through the VCU Jobs website:
• A current CV.
• A letter of interest outlining relevant teaching experience, professional background, and approach to teaching Introduction to Contemporary Digital Culture .
• List of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval).
• Only applications submitted through the VCU Jobs website will be considered.