Assistant Professor of Art Foundations

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Art Foundations

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Position Number
065681

Department
Art - 265050

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree in one of the disciplines represented in the department.
• At least three years of experience teaching at the college level.
• A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A strong commitment to the pedagogical development and teaching of first-year core curriculum.
• Demonstrated track record of pedagogical collaboration and an understanding of interdisciplinary practices.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

• A clear commitment to the development of technical skills, including observational study, conceptual investigation, and use of a variety of media including digital technology.
• Competence and innovation in technology management as it relates to contemporary 4D media, digital concepts, and content.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Art Department is NASAD -accredited and has over 40 full-time faculty members and nearly 850 undergraduate majors. It offers BFA degrees in Graphic Design, Photography, Studio Art, and Art Education; a BA degree with concentrations in Art History, Art Management, and Studio Art (Fibers, Painting and Drawing, Metals, Printmaking, Sculpture, Clay); and BS degrees in Graphic Communications Management. The department has an honors program and a departmental gallery. The Art Department is situated in five buildings and has several full- and part-time support staff, including a building technician and two administrative assistants. Wey Hall, home to the Art Foundations program, is undergoing a two-year total renovation, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

Additional information about the Art Department, the university, and the surrounding area is located at www.art.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching three courses per semester.
• Collaborating with faculty in the entire department on a strategic vision to advance the Art Foundations program.
• Pursuing professional research and maintaining an exhibition record.
• Leading and directing the Foundations Committee, a group of faculty who represent all of the degree programs in the department.
• Leading and defining course objectives, outcomes, and project sequencing for the foundation courses in consultation with their colleagues in the department.
• Collaborating with Art Department Chair to recruit, mentor, support, and retain adjunct faculty.
• Engaging in service on departmental and university committees as well as service in community and professional organizations.
• Managing program budget and resources.
• Providing leadership to complete the annual assessment of program and student learning outcomes.
• Continuing to develop a successful and diverse faculty and staff and foster a collaborative and collegial work environment.
• Overseeing and directing maintenance of the Art Foundations studio facilities.
• Being an active member of the Art Department leadership team.

Physical Demands of Position

Typical demands of classroom and educational environments.

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s job board:

• Letter of interest highlighting teaching and creative or scholarly experience relevant to this department
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy, which should address a commitment to creating, retaining, and supporting diverse communities within and beyond the academy
• At least 2 sample syllabi
• Portfolio 1 & Portfolio 2 – Two documents showcasing 20 images of professional creative work and 20 images of appropriate student work ( PDF format at 72 dpi) labeled with course description and medium
• Names and full contact information for 3 professional references

Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/37358

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