Department of Painting & Printmaking - Adjunct instructor - VCUarts Qatar
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About the Role
VCUarts Qatar is seeking an adjunct instructor for Fall 2026 to teach a course exploring contemporary art through engagement with artists and cultural practitioners. The role involves leading seminars, guiding student research, and producing a publication.
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Responsibilities
- Complete all required university training (e.g., FERPA) before the first class session
- Provide students with a course syllabus during the first class session outlining course objectives, structure, requirements, grading criteria, and relevant policies
- Enforce department and university policies in a constructive and professional manner
- Prepare thoroughly for each class to ensure effective use of studio time in support of course learning objectives
- Assess all assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Submit midterm and final grades according to the schedule and method provided by the university registrar
- Attend all departmental meetings
- Lead the seminar component of the course, guiding students through readings, research, discussions, and critical responses
- Connect public artist talks with student learning and creative inquiry
- Collaborate on the production of a publication documenting the semester's discussions, encounters, and research
Requirements
- Terminal degree (MFA) in a relevant field, or BFA with substantial additional training/professional experience equating to a terminal degree
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Enthusiasm for teaching in a multicultural environment
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with diverse populations, or commitment to do so
- Eligibility to work in Qatar or meet specific immigration/employment requirements under Qatari law
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Course Overview
- VCUarts Qatar is seeking an adjunct instructor for Fall 2026 to teach PAPR 491 Q01 – Topics: Speaker Series FANOON.
- The course explores contemporary art through direct engagement with leading artists, curators, and cultural practitioners from Qatar, the region, and beyond.
- The selected adjunct faculty member will lead the seminar component, guide students through readings, research, discussions, and critical responses, and connect public artist talks with student learning and creative inquiry.
- The course culminates in the collaborative production of a publication documenting and reflecting on the semester’s discussions, encounters, and research.
Position Responsibilities
- Complete all required university training (e.g., FERPA) before the first class session.
- Provide students with a course syllabus during the first class session that outlines course objectives, structure, requirements, grading criteria, and relevant policies provided by the Director.
- Enforce department and university policies in a constructive and professional manner.
- Prepare thoroughly for each class to ensure effective use of studio time in support of course learning objectives.
- Assess all assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Submit midterm and final grades according to the schedule and method provided by the university registrar.
- Attend all departmental meetings.
Required Qualifications
- A terminal degree (MFA) in a relevant field, or a BFA with substantial additional training and/or professional experience that equates to a terminal degree.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Enthusiasm for teaching in a multicultural environment.
- 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.
- Eligibility to work in Qatar or meet specific immigration/employment requirements under Qatari law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: Painting, New Printmaking, Digital and Traditional Photography, Sculpture and Installation, Video Art and film.
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