Assistant Professor of Visual Arts
Full Time
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Posted
Job description
School/Department Information
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is committed to deeply embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging into our values and actions to transform our campus into a welcoming and inclusive community for everyone. Our leadership will implement intentional and strategic efforts to tackle the systemic problems of racism and inequity in society, our institution, and the entertainment industry. We strive to create a safe environment, one that allows people from all walks of life to thrive. Doing so demands that we commit to an explicit and continual process of identifying and dismantling systems and practices of bias, exclusion, and oppression. Education and art-making can be transformational forces for change and we are working so that change leads toward justice.
Located in Winston Salem, UNCSA is an arts conservatory and one of the 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system. The university community consists of more than 1,200 students ranging from middle school to graduate school. The school of Design & Production is one of the five collegiate level training programs (along with Drama, Dance, Music and Film). The school has 367 students, 32 full time faculty and 12 adjuncts. The Visual Arts program consists of 3 full time faculty who serve 345 undergraduate students in the School of Design and production, including 38 visual arts high school students.
Located in Winston Salem, UNCSA is an arts conservatory and one of the 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system. The university community consists of more than 1,200 students ranging from middle school to graduate school. The school of Design & Production is one of the five collegiate level training programs (along with Drama, Dance, Music and Film). The school has 367 students, 32 full time faculty and 12 adjuncts. The Visual Arts program consists of 3 full time faculty who serve 345 undergraduate students in the School of Design and production, including 38 visual arts high school students.
Position Summary
School of Design & Production, Visual Arts Faculty.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties
- Teach Sculpture courses within the Visual Arts Program in the School of Design and Production
- Mentor and advise students
- Assist in the admissions process by interviewing students
- Continued professional activity
- Active participation in shared governance of the university community through service to the program, school, and institution
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Design & Production
Required Qualifications
- Candidates are required to have a Master of Fine Arts degree
- In-depth knowledge and expertise in 3D materials, fabrication processes, and drawing
- Prior teaching experience with a strong exhibition record
- Demonstrated ability to work closely, and in collaboration, with a diverse student body, faculty, staff and other colleagues
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to contribute to curriculum planning in the Visual Arts Program and the School of Design & Production
- Demonstrated history of engagement with and broad interest in the visual and performing arts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the classroom and/or mentoring and supporting the development of early career artists
- Experience with emerging and industry-standard technology utilized in the fabrication and exhibition of sculpture
- Ability to teach related design skills to theatrical design students on the undergraduate and graduate level
Tenure Information
UNCSA utilizes a multi-year contract system in lieu of tenure.
Instructions to Candidates
Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Artist Statement
- Digital Portfolio or website of Professional work
- Digital Portfolio or website of Student work
- Contact information for 3 references
For Best Consideration please apply by January 10th, 2023
Classification Code
F1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F75P
Open Date
10/26/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Recruitment Range, if applicable
$64,623 - $71,085
Special Instructions to Candidates
An EHRA Faculty application is required in order to be considered for a faculty position. Please note, EHRA applications do not have an employment entry section. Instead, a resume/CV will be required to be uploaded by the applicant, along with any other documents the Department or assigned Search Committee deem relevant for the review process. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process.
UNCSA follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) guidelines for faculty credentialing. The successful candidate will be required to submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of earned degrees, and/or substantiating documentation of experiential qualifications as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to UNCSA policy, as a condition of employment the University must obtain a criminal background report and determine that the nature and seriousness of any criminal offenses do not render employment with the University inappropriate.
UNCSA is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.
UNCSA is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.
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