Assistant Professor, Art (Sculpture)

Job Title
Assistant Professor, Art (Sculpture)

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
College Of Liberal Arts Faculty

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Art & Design at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Art in Sculpture, beginning fall 2023. The Department seeks a motivated and collaborative educator and practicing artist with expertise in three-dimensional art who is enthusiastic about serving at a diverse, student-centered university. Candidates must demonstrate a record of scholarly and/or creative activity, college-level teaching experience, and be committed to engaging in service activity with university and professional communities. Upon appointment, workload will consist of 6 SCH per semester with one 9 SCH semester approximately every two years with a 4 SCH release for research or scholarly activity.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, teaching 3D Foundations and undergraduate and graduate Sculpture courses; participating in BFA/MFA reviews, managing Sculpture facilities and equipment; purchasing art supplies and equipment; organizing student exhibitions; implementing training and safety protocols; and supervising graduate student assistants and adjuncts who teach 3D Foundations and sculpture courses.

The Department of Art & Design is dedicated to cross-disciplinary, collaborative initiatives, enriching our community, and mentoring students to be professionally driven artists, designers, scholars, and creative leaders. Situated on the Coastal Bend, our campus is part of a dynamic arts scene that encompasses the urban centers of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and the Rio Grande Valley. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop curriculum and instructional strategies that prepare students for advanced studies, and in pursuit of a range of art or art-related opportunities within the region and beyond. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate expertise in student success, especially within a Hispanic-Serving and/or Minority-Serving Institutional context.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree in Studio Art
  
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching 3D foundations and Sculpture courses
  
• Evidence of an active exhibition record demonstrating a sustained creative research practice
  
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university or college level and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate Studio Art courses
  
• Knowledge of current safety and health standards in Sculpture studios
  
• The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and to engage with diverse communities in the Corpus Christi area.
  
• Experience participating in team-oriented work environments
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated teaching experience in at least one of the following at intermediate and advanced levels: figurative sculpture, woodworking, fabrication, metal casting, soft-sculpture, installation
  
• Demonstrated experience incorporating emerging digital technologies into traditional 3D media
  
• Experience with mentoring and providing leadership to undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines
  
• Knowledge of trends and demonstrable expertise in the history, theory, and contemporary field of Sculpture
  

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position, including the following:

1. Cover Letter

2. Teaching Statement (Single Page)

3. Research Statement (Single Page)

4. Curriculum vitae

5. Twenty images of personal work and/or links to applicable video/audio

6. Twenty images of student work with brief descriptions of assignments

7. Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email

The position will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2023.

For more information contact Professor Ivanete Blanco, Chair, Department of Art & Design at ivanete.blanco@tamucc.edu

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Assistant-Professor--Art--Sculpture-_R-056005



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