Department of Art History - Adjunct instructor - VCUarts Qatar

Position Overview

Course Schedule and Format

• ARTH 103 is a three-credit semester course with three lecture hours.
• The course is delivered through online and face-to-face instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach ARTH 103 according to the approved course description, learning outcomes, and departmental expectations.
• Prepare lectures, readings, assignments, discussions, and assessments that support student learning.
• Introduce visual analysis, art historical methods, key monuments, artists, and historical contexts.
• Provide timely feedback and academic support to students.
• Maintain communication with students and the department about course expectations, progress, and academic matters.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and student-progress records using university systems.
• Foster a respectful, professional, and intellectually engaging classroom environment.
• Adhere to departmental and university policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Art History or a closely related discipline is required.
• Applicants must have university-level teaching experience or relevant professional experience in art history, museum studies, curatorial practice, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Applicants must be able to foster respect, professionalism, and civility with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Qatar or meet applicable immigration and employment requirements under Qatari law.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in Art History or a closely related field is preferred.
• Previous university-level experience teaching art history survey courses is preferred.
• Experience with learning management systems and educational technology is preferred.
• Experience in international or multicultural higher education environments is preferred.
• Evidence of student-centered teaching practices is preferred.

Academic Environment

Application Materials

• Applicants must submit a current CV or resume, a letter of interest, and a list of three current references through the VCU Jobs website.