Art Adjunct Instructor (Ceramics)

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Ceramics I and Ceramics II. 

Responsibilities for this position include: 

• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons (note that preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course)  
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus  
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting 
• Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.  
• Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments in a timely manner  
• Respond to student questions in a timely manner 
• Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services 
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master’s Degree in Art and/or  
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of five years professional experience 

Expectations for the successful candidate:  

• Evangelical Christian confession of faith and experience (Statement of Faith required at application);  
• Demonstrated expertise in area of instruction.  
• Energetic and detail-oriented personality.  

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita, names of three references with contact information, a one to two-page statement of educational philosophy, a one to two-page statement of faith, and copies of university transcripts electronically to: 

Justin Sorensen, M.F.A.

Art and Graphic Design Program Director 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University 

800 Martinsburg Road 

Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

justin.sorensen@mvnu.edu  

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification and criminal background check. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so to achieve its mission. The University requires as a condition of employment that all employees subscribe to standards of the Church of the Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance therewith.