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Assistant Teaching Professor, Illustration

Employer
Syracuse University
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 8, 2021
Posting Details



Job # 075534 Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Illustration Location Main Campus Pay Range Commensurate w/ Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours

determined by department/chair

Job Type Full-time Rank Assistant Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description

The Syracuse University School of Art invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Illustration Program beginning August 2021. The position offers a 3-year renewable contract, based on exemplary performance and University need. The scope of this position primarily involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the Illustration Program, with additional opportunities to teach undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the Studio Art Program in the School of Art.

The successful candidate will engage in teaching and service to the School, College and University as well as contribute to the discipline as appropriate. We welcome job applications from individuals whose experience, expertise, and professional practice will enhance the school’s and college’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

•MFA in Illustration, Visual Communications, Animation or related program preferred.
•Teaching experience with a successful track record of working well with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and with varied technical expertise and aesthetic sensibilities.
•Commitment to working collegially is required.

Job Specific Qualifications

•A knowledge of the history of illustration, design and contemporary fine art as a foundation for forward-thinking explorations – both technical and creative.
•An understanding of illustration and art in the context of broader social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological dynamics and issues.
•A comprehensive knowledge of all the Abode Creative Suite programs
•An ability to connect the illustration program to the professional community facilitating opportunities tailored and suitable to the students’ interests and abilities in illustration and art.
•The ability to communicate clearly and mentor students..
•An interest in working collaboratively within the School of Art, VPA, the University, and with external partners towards the development of shared projects and initiatives.
•Communication skills and cross-cultural abilities that maximize effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members.

Responsibilities

The School of Art offers degrees in Illustration ( BFA, MFA ), Studio Arts ( BFA, BS, MFA ) and Arts Education ( BFA, MS). The successful candidate will:
• Teach introductory through advanced level courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in the Illustration program, with the opportunity of teaching undergraduate and graduate levels in the Studio Arts Program.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Pursue teaching excellence from course preparation and delivery to students in support of their learning, providing adequate assessment through critical feedback and mentoring. .
• Contribute to course and curriculum development to enable the School to continue to build academic excellence.
• Engage in service to the School, College and University, through participation in meetings, committees and recruitment as well as contributing to their discipline as appropriate.
• Cultivate and nurture interactions and opportunities in the professional field of illustration and art.

Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, for full consideration, submit the following materials online:
•Curriculum Vitae
•Cover Letter
•Teaching Philosophy
•Portfolio Website/ URL
•Name and contact information for four references.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled; however, candidates who apply by February 15, 2021 are guaranteed priority consideration.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEOC

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/85674 Job Posting Date 01/08/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled No Priority Consideration 02/15/2021 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants

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