Adjunct Faculty, Foundation Program, Drawing Courses and 2D Design Studios, Beirut

Title: Adjunct Faculty

Discipline: Drawing . 2D Design Studios

Department: Foundation Program

Campus: Beirut

Duration: AY 2025-26

Profile

The School of Architecture & Design at the Lebanese American University is now accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty position, for the academic year 2025-2026, on its Beirut Campus. We are seeking faculty to teach drawing courses as well as the 2D Design Studios in the Foundation Year. Applicants should have prior experience in teaching, and would be required to teach the following courses:

FND201 Drawing for Foundation [1–4, 3Cr.]

The purpose of this course is to discover the exploratory potential of visualizing thinking through hand drawing. Students’ skills in drawing as mimesis and as perception are emphasized. The course delves into traditional and conceptual transcription, using drawing as a primary mode of inquiry and perception. Through different drawing exercises, students will be introduced to the study of chiaroscuro, perspective, nature, object, materials, textures and principles of composition. Each student will be expected to complete a black book series that demonstrates their mastery of basic drawing skills.

ART222 Figure Drawing [1-4, 3Cr.]

This course explores the structural and muscular systems of the human body with emphasis upon proportion, formal relations, chiaroscuro, contour, volume, and foreshortening. This course aims at producing full-fledged compositions in various drawing media. Throughout the course, students develop the figure in different spatial situations as an exploration of expression in drawing. They will be exposed to questions of aesthetics, problem solving in composition, and the use of appropriate materials.

Studio I.A  [2–3, 3Cr.]

This studio emphasizes on visual perception through an initiation into the different modes of two-dimensional abstract representation and formal analysis of the basic elements of visual language, such as: point, line, shape and figure/ground structure, color and the effects of light on forms. Exercises in this studio are intended to sharpen the student’s perception of shapes and forms, and to train the eye and the hand in the process of interpretation and representation of two-dimensional visuals. Supplemented by the analysis of major artworks, this studio introduces a variety of techniques, exploring their possibilities and application.

Studio II  Visual Dynamics  [2–3, 3Cr.]

This studio investigates the conceptual dimensions of visual representation, expanding on the perceptual manifestations of two-dimensional forms. Projects focus on composition, semantics, aesthetics, and image making leading to the formulation of visual language. Projects also address the conceptualization and representation of ideas in different media. Visual expression is explored through the assimilation of a broad spectrum of visual imagery and experimental media. The studio intends to enhance the students’ aptitude to synthesize ideas and produce two-dimensional representations that lead to the development of a personal expression.

For more information on the program and the Course Descriptions, please check the link below:

https://sard.lau.edu.lb/academics/foundation/

Minimum Requirements

Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor degree and extensive teaching experience may also be considered.

Note: Given that this is a part-time position, the university cannot secure the candidate a work permit, if they do not have the legal right to work in Lebanon.

Duration of position

This position will be open in Fall 2025, which starts by Mid-August and is renewed on a yearly basis according to university policies that apply to Adjunct faculty. For more information on Faculty Personnel Policies: https://www.lau.edu.lb/about/policies/personnel_policy_faculty_section.pdf

Application Process

Candidates should apply electronically by sending a Letter of Intent, their CV, in addition to samples of syllabi of courses taught, and a portfolio of their work as well as a portfolio of their student work where applicable.

The application should be sent by email to: sard.jobs@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Applications deadline: March 31, 2025

Notifications will be sent by: April 21, 2025

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at: http://www.lau.edu.lb