Adjunct Faculty - Methods of Teaching Fine Arts

Aurora University is an independent, comprehensive institution founded in 1893 offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Our two campuses are located in Aurora, Illinois and on the shores of Geneva Lake in Wisconsin. We seek people passionately involved in the educational process who will help us realize our vision.

The College of Education at Aurora University is looking for a qualified individual to teach:. EDU 5335 Methods of Teaching Fine Arts (course is scheduled in two eight week modules in Fall and Spring, for a total of 4.0 credit hours/semester; and once in summer for a total of two credit hours). This course is designed specifically for elementary education teacher candidates. In this methods course, the Instructor will help candidates explore the communicative and aesthetic value of drama, music, and visual art education. Current trends, principles and theories that focus on artistic, interpersonal as well as intrapersonal teaching and learning modalities will be emphasized. The Instructor will help candidates gain an understanding for how to promote artistic development, appreciation, and performance through the use of various tools, including technology, for creating, analyzing and performing works of art.

If you have at least a Master's Degree and five years or more teaching experience and wish to be part of a candidate pool for openings within the next 12 months please email a resume or curriculum vitae, plus cover letter stating your interest to:

adjunctfaculty@aurora.edu

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to becoming a model university of the twenty-first century.  Toward this effort we are determined to have a faculty, staff, and student body reflecting the cultural demographics of the greater Chicago area.

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