Assistant Professional Track - Art

Job Title

Assistant Professional Track - Art

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Art

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience ” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.) ” to upload required documents. 

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents :

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Portfolio - Upload a single PDF with links to a professional portfolio or website address
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

If you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected]

SUMMARY:

Welcome to Texas A&M University-Commerce. At Texas A&M University-Commerce, we transform lives through our mission to "Educate. Discover. Achieve." With multiple locations in Dallas and East Texas, we deliver 130 unique academic degrees and serve almost 11,000 students.

Located on the northeastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (DFW), Commerce provides access to a rich balance between a rural community and the urban center of DFW with world-class art museums and art institutions. The Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous arts district in the country. The DFW area includes institutions such as the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 

The Department of Art is housed in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts. Our curriculum covers a spectrum of disciplines, including studio arts, photography, and visual communication, offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts in these fields and an interdisciplinary Master of Fine Arts program. Texas A&M University-Commerce boasts an accomplished art faculty who are dedicated to creative excellence and deeply engaged in teaching. Our students arrive with unique cultural perspectives, and faculty support their skill development and innovative investigations to help unlock each distinctive voice. The art department spans over four buildings in Commerce and Dallas, TX. With expansive studio and exhibition spaces, our state-of-the-art facilities allow cutting-edge work in ceramics, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, and visual communication.

The Department of Art is seeking an Assistant Professional Track Faculty in Studio Art Foundations, with primary responsibilities in Painting, Drawing, and Two-Dimensional Design, to begin in August 2024. As a Non-Tenure Track role, the position carries a 4/4 teaching load. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to painting and drawing, possess an expansive knowledge of the field, and can engage our students with contemporary, historical, and conceptual issues. Candidates will teach various technical and conceptual approaches in foundations and advanced painting and drawing courses, with optional topics courses as needed for department coverage. They will have the opportunity to work with graduate students.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses in Painting and Drawing and Two-Dimensional Design
• Teach courses in other areas of the Art Department, as needed
• Prepare syllabi to meet student learning objectives
• Contribute to curricular planning and implementation 
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in painting and drawing
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching
• Deliver instruction, primarily at the Commerce campus, but potentially including online and other university campuses. Instructional duties may include teaching during the day, in the evening, or on Saturday

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Terminal degree (MFA) in a Studio Art discipline at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated evidence of expertise in the field through current portfolio and exhibition record. 
• Teaching Experience: Teaching experience at the college-level.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Good written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Evidence of an ongoing creative practice and production
• Evidence of strong technical experience and theoretical background
• Teaching Experience: Commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring. Dedication to high standards and student success.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Graduate students, student workers.

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.