Literacy (Art Education, Visual Literacy, and Visual Culture focus), Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education [R0127465]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a  Literacy (Art Education, Visual Literacy, and Visual Culture focus), Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education [R0127465] 

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY 

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. 

For more information, visit us online at:http://www.unlv.edu  

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY 

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. 

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE 

The mission of the College of Education is to achieve prominence locally, nationally, and internationally as a leading source of significant knowledge and innovative models to inform and affect policy, practice, and research. To fulfill this mission, the college and its departments and programs center its work in equity and community engagement. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate support for educational equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice. 

The Department of Teaching & Learning engages students through programs focused on curriculum, instruction, teaching, and learning. Our faculty are committed to teaching, service, and scholarly activities which add to local, national, and international contexts centered in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.  Not only is the Department of Teaching and Learning an exciting opportunity to join a growing and diverse higher education faculty, but also to engage in for cross-disciplinary work with the Gayle A. Zeiter Literacy Center. The Gayle A. Zeiter Literacy Center supports innovative professional development, family and community engagement, as well research centered on on literacy development, sociocultural literacy, and visual literacy. The department engages in significant grant work focused on preparing educators to serves as agents of educational equity and change.  

Faculty in Residence in the Department of Teaching and Learning have established records of teaching and service that focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in PreK-12 and community-based educational spheres. We aim to recruit applicants who will provide impactful instruction and emphasize training undergraduate and graduate students to become productive and thoughtful scholar-practitioner leaders. The UNLV Department of Teaching and Learning programs includes Bachelor degrees in Education, Master of Education and Master of Science degrees, an Educational Specialist degree, a Doctorate of Education, as well as two Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Teacher Education. Program delivery includes face-to-face, online, remote, and hybrid formats. Qualified applicants should be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department of Teaching and Learning at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

ROLE of the POSITION 

The Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, seeks a faculty member to join the Literacy (Art Education, Visual Literacy, and Visual Culture) program at the rank of Assistant Professor-in-Residence. This position is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track, promotable position. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester (four courses per semester or the workload equivalent), and engaging in departmental, college, university, and/or professional service. This individual will be responsible for literacy, visual culture, and art education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supporting educator licensure-related coursework, enhancing graduate student research through coursework and serving on graduate committees, serving as an artist-in-residence for the Gayle A. Zeiter Literacy Center, as well as developing and/or maintaining collaborative relationships between the Department of Teaching and Learning and the Department of Art, PK-12 schools, and the southern Nevada community at large. Courses will emphasize art education, visual culture, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to literacy, language, and culture.  

Professors-in-Residence serve in a primarily teaching and service capacity, with expectations to participate in all areas of department and program governance, to support and advise undergraduate and graduate students as they progress through their respective programs, and to engage in other university, community, and professional service initiatives as relevant. The successful candidate is expected to seek and engage in external funding opportunities to support teaching and community initiatives related to PK-12 education. Additionally, the successful candidate will support the program area, department, and college through administrative duties.  

VACCINATION MANDATE POLICY 

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy , all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request. All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage .  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

This position requires a terminal degree (doctoral or masters in Fine Arts) in in a field intersecting Art, Visual Culture, and Visual Literacy, with an emphasis in visual culture and interdisciplinary approaches to education from a regionally accredited college or university.  The following experience is required: (a) higher education teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels focused on visual literacy and/or art education; (b) professional teaching experience in K-8 schools; (c) experience preparing preservice teachers for diverse K-8 contexts; (d) knowledge of current research and methods related to literacy, art education, and visual culture; (e) a demonstrated knowledge of education inequities and other challenges faced by underrepresented and marginalized populations; (f) a highly collaborative collegial disposition characterized by a willingness to be fully present with students, faculty, and students; and (g) demonstrated capacity to engage substantially in local/state/regional service initiatives related to visual literacy with an emphasis on visual culture. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

The following additional candidate attributes are highly desired:  

• Experience serving as artist-in-residence within educationally related settings or organizations; 

• Experience preparing preservice teachers for culturally diverse contexts, working collaboratively with K-8 school partners, and designing curriculum for diverse populations; 

• Experience advising and a demonstrated commitment to the academic success of Students of Color, especially those from underserved/underrepresented groups; 

• Web-based teaching experience in higher education; and 

• Knowledge or experience collaborating with community-based art and visual culture and engaging educators in those collaborations. 

• Capacity to seek and engage in external funding opportunities to support teaching and community initiatives related to PK-12 and community-based literacy. 

SALARY RANGE 

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.   

APPLICATION DETAILS 

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.  

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on November 12, 2021. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Kenneth Varner, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected] . 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES 

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, "R0127465" in the search box. 

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application. 

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT 

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document  is available online. 

EEO/AA STATEMENT 

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

TITLE IX STATEMENT 

UNLV does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities, including admissions, on the basis of sex/gender pursuant to Title IX, or on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the NSHE Handbook. Reports of discriminatory misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and/or concerns about noncompliance with Title IX or any other anti-discrimination laws or policies should be directed to UNLV's Title IX Coordinator Michelle Sposito. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached through the online reporting form, by email at [email protected] , by phone at (702) 895-4055, by mail at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555. 

Job Category 

Academic Faculty 

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.