The Art Program in the Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Drawing.
The Bower School of Music & the Arts currently offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art as well as minors in both art and art history. The Mission of the Art Program is to educate students and the community in the creation and appreciation of the visual arts; emphasize the importance of context in art history and contemporary culture; provide students with a clear sense of direction towards a career in the creative industries; and teach art with a lively awareness of both global perspectives and local responsibilities.
As an Assistant Professor of Drawing you will teach a range of courses serving undergraduate students in the B.A. Art degree program; be closely involved with curriculum development at the course and program level; participate in program and departmental meetings; advance personal research/creative scholarship agenda; and pursue service opportunities to the University and community. It is expected that this faculty member will evolve the curriculum to respond to contemporary developments in art and actively assist with recruitment and retention of art students.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning produce peer reviewed scholarship and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses and collaborate on curriculum development at the course and program level.
- Hold office hours.
- Attend departmental meetings.
- Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
- Adopt the university learning management system.
- Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
- Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
- Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
- Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
- Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
- Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
- Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
- Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
- Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
- Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
- Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
- Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission.
- Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
- Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
- Work collaboratively with departmental faculty and staff in the Art Program, the Bower School of Music & the Arts and the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
- Advise students and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours. Mentor students in in developing creative works and finding vocational pathways as part of a socially and culturally engaged academic and regional community.
- Perform regular scholarly research and publication
Additional Job Description Required Qualifications
- MFA in Studio Art or related fields from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
- Two years college/university teaching experience beyond the graduate assistant level with a demonstrated commitment to quality undergraduate education.
- Demonstrated experience teach a range of studio classes including drawing foundations and figure drawing.
- Demonstrated teaching experience in digital arts and personal studio experience using digital media.
- Demonstrated experience with current and emerging practices in the development of art foundations curriculum.
- Active record of exhibitions and professional engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- MFA in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking or related two-dimensional disciplines
- Two years full-time college/university teaching experience in Foundations Drawing, upper-level Figure Drawing and Digital Arts.
- Broad-based expertise in modern and contemporary issues in art and design with a vision for integrating digital skills in studio art practice.
- Demonstrated experience with course and curriculum development for B.A. Art or B.F.A. degree programs.
- Demonstrated experience with learning management systems and online curriculum delivery.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with an understanding of program and institutional assessment strategies.
- Demonstrated experience with and commitment to collegial and collaborative engagement with faculty and students.
- An established record of excellence in creative practice that supports the student population and the university educational environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
- Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
- Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning.
- Ability to teach in multiple delivery modalities (i.e., face-to-face, hybrid, blendflex, and online).
- Ability to teach art courses at the undergraduate level in response to current program needs including Foundations Drawing, Figure Drawing, Digital Arts, and/or specific areas of specialization.
- Ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the excellence of The Bower School of Music and the Arts.
Special Instructions to Applicants Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2025. Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DONOTsend examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property ofFGCUandCANNOTBERETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property ofFGCU. Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request. Required Application Materials:
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Cover Letter to include statement of research/scholarship/creative practice
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Curriculum Vitae (include personal website URL)
- List of Five (5) Professional References
- Portfolio of 20 images of own work with all works clearly identified and submitted as a single PDF document or provide a link in a word document- Place in Additional Documents Section
- Portfolio of 20 images of student work with all works clearly identified and submitted as a single PDF document or provide a link in a word document- Place in Additional Documents Section
The position is listed as "open until filled", however applications received by December 20, 2024 will receive priority consideration. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Dec 27, 2024