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Position Details
Virginia Commonwealth University School of theArts (VCUarts) Department of Theatre is establishing a pool of applicants forpossible adjunct teaching positions. This pool of applicants could be drawnupon to provide temporary staffing when needed; to provide special teachingexpertise when needed; and/or to meet special programmatic needs not otherwiseprovided for within the program.

Given these criteria, this pool will only beassessed when an adjunct opportunity arises. Possible adjunct opportunitiescould include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by theDepartment of Theatre. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selectedfor an interview will be contacted. For more information about the Departmentof Theatre please visit

Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtfuland proactive members of the VCUarts community and have a desire to work with adiverse student population in a collaborative, inclusive and learning-centeredcollective.

RequiredQualifications
- Appropriate teaching experience and/orstrong oral presentation and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working in andfostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to doso as a faculty member at VCU.
- Terminal degree (MFA) in a related field.

PreferredQualifications
- Demonstrated skills and experience in one ormore areas of expertise in performance, or technical theatre and design.

Applicationmaterials should include the following:
•Current CV
•List of three current references includingnames, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not becontacted prior to applicant's approval).
•Diversity Statement - As a preeminentnational, urban, public research university and academic health center,Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity,equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit ofexcellence.

Applicants are asked to submit a Statement ofContributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share howyour lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professionalactivities have or will contribute to VCU's mission of promoting equity andinclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others tofurther the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity thattangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, andcelebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equityand parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with facultyand/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positiveand successful organizational experience.
More information can be found at

VCUarts:
Ranked by US News & World Report as atop-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs indesign, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million andan endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by over 175full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported byover 50 staff members that assist in daily processes. The School includes twocampuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus islocated on the university's 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city'shistoric Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Artsextends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields asdiverse as the humanities, health care and business.

VirginiaCommonwealth University is committed to providing accessible and equitableliving, learning and working environments free from discrimination andharassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex(including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, geneticinformation, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression ordisability.

Salary Range: VCUarts Standard Adjunct RateDepartment: School of the Arts, Department of TheatreEmployment Type: AJ - AdjunctRestricted Status: NoFTE: variesExemption Status: Exempt