About the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design:

The creative heart of Drexel University, the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design trains the next generation of scholars, thinkers, makers, and doers in the fields of media, entertainment, design, and the visual and performing arts. Westphal offers 18 undergraduate and nine graduate majors, housed in award-winning facilities that encourage collaboration across creative disciplines. At Westphal, we reimagine the role of design, media, and the arts in building a better future. Our programs challenge students to center sustainability, access, and equity in their approaches to art, fashion, architecture, gaming, entertainment, and scholarship. Through experiential learning, studio-based curriculum, and Drexel’s widely-recognized Cooperative Education program (co-op), our students are uniquely positioned to face the world’s challenges and define the creative careers of the 21^st century. 

About the Program

The Arts Administration and Museum Leadership (AAML) program works to focus on student strengths, expand their capabilities, and give them the tools, resources, and experiences they need to fulfill your passion and take charge of their career. Students may specialize in Arts Administration or in Museum Leadership to create your future as an adaptive, resourceful, strategic, and connected leader through our renowned Arts Administration & Museum Leadership program.

By joining this prestigious graduate program with over 45 years of accomplishments, students integrate theory into practice, connect with leading arts and cultural executives, and learn from professors who are at the forefront of contemporary issues and practices that reflect the future of arts, culture, creativity, and community.

Learn more about our program here: https://drexel.edu/westphal/academics/graduate/AAML/

Job Summary

The adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student artistic development, learning and discussions, as well as encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or remote settings.  Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the Department of  Arts and Entertainment Enterprise within Drexel’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.

Essential Functions

• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on their contract
• Teach studio, lecture, and/or practicum courses per their contract
• Plan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the program
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes
• Maintain communication with the program director regarding any course or student issues
• Perform other similar duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have one of the following:

• Masters degree and 1 year of teaching or professional experience, or
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

When submitting your application, please upload your CV/resume and cover letter that indicates your strong areas of expertise based on our AAML Course offerings.