Adjunct Instructor - Foundation Department

The Cleveland Institute of Art seeks resumes from qualified candidates to expand its adjunct pool for a possible part-time position in our rigorous first year Foundation Program. Candidates must demonstrate ability to engage visual dynamics and studio fundamentals across traditional and contemporary media, methods and concepts. We are looking for an artist/educator whose expertise will match the needs of our Foundation Digital Synthesis curriculum, which includes the ability to teach:

Foundation Digital Synthesis: Skills and concepts for digital media in relation to drawing, design and color, including digital image-making, video, animation and interactive concepts and applications. Experience in Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and After Effects. Ability to teach Mac platform required.

Qualifications: MFA or equivalent; college teaching experience preferred; demonstrated professional activity.

Applicants must submit cover letter summarizing qualifications; CV; samples of course syllabi; 3 references with contact information. Samples of current work (including video) via web link or CD. Submit materials to:

Foundation Search
Attn: Scott Ligon
Cleveland Institute of Art
11610 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106

or via email: SLigon@cia.edu

Employment will begin January 2019. Review of candidates’ credentials will begin Nov.1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled (pending confirmation of position availability). Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Academic transcripts and background check authorizations will be required for finalists.

Cleveland Institute of Art is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, and to the principles that promote inclusion.