Adjunct Lecturer in Creative Arts: Visual Arts

About Siena College:Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.Job Description:The Visual Art and Design Program at Siena College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position for the Fall term, 2024.Teach one section of CREA200: Drawing IT/TH (8 am-10 am)Course Description:An introductory level studio course covering the practice, history, and theory of drawing. Students will use a variety of media and techniques to study still-life, landscape, and the human form. Students will inquire into the purpose of drawing and analyze the historical and contemporary uses of the media. Emphasis will be placed on the creative application of the media.Visual Art and Design Program:https://www.siena.edu/programs/visual-art-and-design/Course Format: In personSalary $3,863.00 per 3-hour course taughtThe hiring salary above represents the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.Requirements:Applicants must possess a Master of Fine Art degree in Art. Prior college teaching experience desired. A background screening will be required.Additional Information:Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena College and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.Application Instructions:Review of applicants will begin immediately in the and continue until the position has been filled. For questions or further information.Applications should include a cover letter indicating your qualifications and experience with teaching, CV, and contact information for 3 references. http://siena.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=179127