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Russell Sage College Adjunct Instructor of Art History in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: Faculty Positions Posted On: Wed Mar 13 2024 Job Description:
The Department of Visual & Performing Arts at Russell Sage College (RSC) seeks applications for teaching positions in Art History at the rank of Adjunct Instructor to start August 2024. Ideal candidates will have experience working with diverse populations and credentials to teach Art History 1 and 2 (survey) and/or courses in the candidate's areas of expertise such as History of Modern Art, Photography, Graphic Design, Architecture, Non-Western Art, etc.
Adjunct compensation is currently $900 per credit hour (depending on staffing needs and enrollment)
Job Requirements:
MA, MFA, or Ph.D. (including ABD) in Art History, Visual Studies, Studio Art, or a closely related field. Previous college or university-level teaching experience. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary teaching pedagogies. Evidence of ability to collegially collaborate with staff and faculty from other disciplines.
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.
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Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Reports to: Chair of the Visual & Performing Arts department
COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.