Roger Williams University
Title: Adjunct Faculty, Visual Arts

Location: Bristol, RI

Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-time Temporary

Posted On: Tue Jan 6 2026

Job Description:

The Visual Arts Department at Roger Williams University School of Humanities, Arts and Education seeks an outstanding individual for semester-length appointment in the studio arts. Periodically, we seek artists for courses of instruction in our courses including two, three, and four-dimensional media. Our mission is to prepare students to express effectively through visual communication, ideas, opinions, and impressions about personal, societal and aesthetic aspects of the lived experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate their commitment to student learning and success in a liberal arts university.

Job Requirements:

Applicants must be accomplished studio artists devoted to teaching with a terminal degree (MFA) with a proven exhibition record that demonstrates in-depth studio practice in the field of study for which they teach. Higher education teaching experience is preferred.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu