Adjunct Assistant: Foundations Program

The University of North Texas System is seeking qualified individuals for its Adjunct Assistant Instructor pool in the Foundations Program within the College of Visual Arts and Design. Positions are made on a per-semester basis and are dependent on program needs.

About the role

Adjunct Assistant Instructors support undergraduate Foundations courses within a coordinated lecture/lab model under the supervision of the instructor of record. Duties include assisting with studio-based instruction in drawing, design, visual communication, and interdisciplinary practices; facilitating small group discussions and critiques; and supporting project-based learning that integrates research, writing, and visual production. Adjunct Assistant Instructors may assist with evaluating student work and providing feedback, as directed by the instructor of record, and help reinforce learning outcomes in alignment with program objectives. Ongoing coordination with Foundations leadership and course instructors is expected to maintain curricular consistency across sections.

Responsibilities

• Assist with studio-based instruction in drawing, design, visual communication, and interdisciplinary practices
• Facilitate small group discussions and critiques
• Support project-based learning that integrates research, writing, and visual production
• Assist with evaluating student work and providing feedback, as directed by the instructor of record
• Help reinforce learning outcomes in alignment with program objectives
• Ongoing coordination with Foundations leadership and course instructors to maintain curricular consistency across sections

Requirements

• MFA in Visual Art, Design, or related discipline
• A demonstrated ability to teach and make connections across various (2D/3D/time-based, etc.) disciplines in visual art and design
• A demonstrated ability to mentor students

Qualifications

The University of North Texas System is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding. Benefits include retirement eligibility based on semesterly assignment, and more information can be found here.

Pay

FTE varies based on assignment.

Schedule

Work schedule varies based on assignment.

Benefits

For information regarding our benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.