Artist In Residence

Job Title

Artist In Residence

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Fine Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Produces new creative works while working with faculty, students, and community. Displays creative work in a group show at the university or at regional exhibition. Works with students and art instructors in studio classes and workshops. Assists staff and administration by designing artwork that promotes university activities, and art for the university. Shows support for student creativity by attending student art shows.

Responsibilities:
60%  Work directly with Tarleton State University community on a project that will culminate in an exhibition.

10% Assist staff and administration by designing artwork that promotes university activities.

20% Interact with students in the form of lectures, workshops, open studio time, and visits to classes which includes participation in critiques, and other informal conversations.

5% Show support for student creativity by attending student art shows.

5% Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Five years of related experience as a professional artist. Experience as an emerging or established professional artist or designer. Demonstrated excellence in professional creative endeavors. Demonstrated ability to engage with the university community. Recognized reputation in their field. Demonstrated ability to educate students in the professional standards of the field.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills: Artists and designers whose practices are interdisciplinary in nature, and/or artists who are interested in collaboration with multiple Art courses or other Departments.

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/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.