Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Art
Agency: Texas A&M International University
Department: Dept, Fine & Performing Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Laredo, Texas
Job Type: Faculty
Job Description:
The Department of Fine & Performing Arts at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Art (foundations) to begin in Fall (August) 2024. This is a 9-month appointment (Fall 2024-Spring 2025) with an opportunity for renewal. The primary duties will include teaching undergraduate foundation art courses such as drawing, 2D design, and/or 3D design. The expected teaching load is 3 courses per semester, primarily consisting of studio art majors and minors. Additional duties will involve service to the Art Department, including faculty meetings, assisting with gallery management, and community engagement activities.
Required Qualifications:
Successful candidates must hold an earned MFA degree in studio art prior to the start of the 2024-2025 academic year. They must also possess a portfolio of student work demonstrating proficiency in teaching the elements and principles of design.
Desired Qualifications:
Candidates with a hybrid studio practice using digital/traditional media (e.g., animation, video, 3D modeling, digital drawing) are preferred. An interest in teaching a special topics course in digital arts or a hybrid digital/traditional course is also desirable.
About TAMIU:
TAMIU is a growing university with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bilingual, bicultural city on the U.S./Mexico border. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu. Competitive salaries and a benefits package covering health insurance and retirement benefits are offered. The Department of Fine and Performing Arts emphasizes collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, reflecting the bilingual culture of the community.
Application Process:
The first review of applications will be on April 19, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include a cover letter, resume/CV, PDF portfolio of personal work and student work (10-20 images) and/or link to online portfolios, teaching philosophy, and at least 3 current professional references with full contact information. Unofficial transcripts are also required. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact Search Committee Chair Prof. Jesse Shaw at jesse.shaw@tamiu.edu.
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