Adjunct Faculty, Fine, Digital & Performing Arts

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : OH 45662, OH

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: POS-034

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Department: ASA-CAS-Fine, Digital & Performing Arts

Opening Date: 05/19/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description Summary

The Department of Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts invites applicants for all semesters for part time adjunct teaching positions. These are semester-to-semester positions primarily teaching introductory sections of the following areas, both in person and online:

Acting

Art History

Audio Design

Ceramics

Dance

Drawing

Figure Drawing

Game Development Arts

Graphic Art

Musical Theatre

Painting

Photography

Piano Lessions

The Department of Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts at Shawnee State is an incubator for creativity. Majors, Minors, and GEP courses in the arts enable students to cultivate and expand their skills across several arts disciplines. The department faculty values technical skill, aesthetic dialogue, professionalism, open individual expression, and reasoned critique.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. All applicants must complete the online application.

Upload a cover letter to Human Resources specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted qualifications,

yourresume/curriculum vitae,

unofficial transcript indicating highest degree attained (IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REFERENCE SECTION: Includeonly the name and phone number of your Professional References - DO NOT INCLUDE their email address. If you prefer, you may skip this section entirely and provide your reference information in the Applicant Documents area of the application.)

Applicants may be requested to provide a teaching lecture and/or portfolio of work. Specific questions may be directed to Greg Lyons, Chair of the Department of Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts at .

Adjunct faculty at SSU are also eligible for tuition waivers (TuitionWaiver for Adjunct Faculty Policy) and enjoy professional development opportunities, free parking, office space, and limited mileage reimbursement. They and their family (children 14 years and up) also have free access to the Rhodes Athletic Facility. Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the current fiscal year. Background check is required prior to hire. Official transcripts are required and must be submitted prior to hire to Greg Lyons, Chair of the Department of Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts at 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

Note to Applicants - This is an open posting maintained and updated every semester based upon the enrollment needs of the Department, and as such, is filled on an as-needed/ongoing basis every semester.

SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.

Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status or military status.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE)

Master's Degree in the subject or closely related area

A willingness to engage students thoughtfully and critically in the subject area

Ability to communicate clearly to students

Basic knowledge of instructional software and ability to teach online courses

Ability to work closely and effectively with diverse populations in all aspects

This position is not eligible for benefits.