Assistant Professor, Art/Area Head of Visual Foundations
Company: University of Nevada, Reno
Location: Reno
Posted on: January 9, 2021
Job Description:
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest
in employment at our growing institution. We want your application
process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind
the following when completing your application:
- Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your
application will not be considered without the required
attachments.
- Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed
through your candidate home account. Final applications must be
submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment
has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.If you need
assistance or have questions regarding the application process,
please contact the Human Resources helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu .For UNR Med professional job postings, if you have
questions or need assistance regarding the application process,
please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775)
784-6778.Job DescriptionThe Department of Art at the University of
Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as
Assistant Professor and Area Head of Visual Foundations. The
successful candidate must be able to develop Visual Foundations
curriculum and teach both in Visual Foundations and in another area
within the department: Graphic Design, Digital Media, Drawing,
Painting, Photo/Video, Printmaking, or Sculpture. Candidates should
also be able to demonstrate their interest and experience in
working with diverse student populations.Tenure-track faculty will
be expected to maintain teaching load; engage in active
research/creative practices; contribute to the interdisciplinary
BFA and MFA fine arts programs by serving on committees and
teaching seminars; and participate in service to both the
department and the university. The anticipated start date is July
1, 2021.The Department of Art seeks an individual with strong
experience in visual foundations mixing traditional tools with
digital applications. The ideal candidate will have an excellent
background in teaching and in recent pedagogical advancements in
the area. Experience in the latest theory and practice is highly
desirable, as is participation in organizations or conferences in
the field. The individual would work closely with existing faculty
in all areas to assess and develop visual foundations courses that
support and connect to the unique and varied curriculum being
taught in the Department of Art.The position of Area Head involves
managing facilities and equipment in the classroom space, ordering
supplies, and maintaining instructors for the numerous course
sections offered each semester and during summer sessions, and
building curriculum as needed.UNR and the Department of Art offers
excellent resources for scholarly research and artistic practice.
It is an energetic, supportive, and exciting community of
professionals with a deep commitment to excellence in
research/creative activity, teaching, and service.Required
Qualifications
- MFA in Studio Art from a nationally accredited institution
- 2 years teaching experience at the college level beyond
graduate teaching assistantships
- Teaching experience in visual foundations and one other area of
expertise
- Active and promising record of excellence in research/creative
activity including national and/or international
exhibitionsPreferred Qualifications
- Experience working with diverse and underrepresented
populations
- Participation in organizations/conferences dealing in theory
and pedagogy surrounding teaching foundations courses
- Demonstration of course and curriculum development
- Experience working with BA, BFA and MFA studentsCompensation
RankAssistant Professor IISalary SchedulesDepartment InformationThe
UNR Department of Art offers multiple areas of emphasis for
students including art history, book & publication arts, ceramics,
digital media, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography and
videography, printmaking, and sculpture. Students may work in a
specific area of specialization or explore a range of practices in
a variety of media in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts,
and Master of Fine Arts degree programs.The Department of Art is
one of three academic units within the School of the Arts, housed
in the College of Liberal Arts. The departments of Art, Music, and
Theatre and Dance enroll more than 4,000 students from diverse
backgrounds in arts courses each semester; we believe that artistic
exploration is integral to a liberal arts education. Talented
students and faculty from each department engage in scholarship and
creative activity that are showcased to the community on our
beautiful stages, concert halls, and visual arts venues. Each year
over 75,000 visitors attend University arts events that highlight a
range of guest artists as well as our own outstanding faculty and
student research and creative activity.College and University
InformationThe University of Nevada, Reno and the College of
Liberal Arts strongly value diversity, equity and inclusion.
Besides housing a growing interdisciplinary Department of Gender,
Race and Identity Studies , the College has a Latino Research
Center and affiliated faculty in the Ozmen Institute for Global
Studies . The College plays an active role in addressing racism,
bias and inequities in society and at the local level. For examples
of the innovative and unique ways we are working to dismantle
racism, visit our Diversity, Research and Engagement website. The
College emphasizes inquiry, discovery and openness to new ideas and
perspectives and supports major scholarly research and creative
activity in the humanities, social sciences and arts.The University
of Nevada, Reno is a public Research 1 land-grant institution of
the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of
approximately 22,000, including over 3,000 graduate students. We
are a comprehensive, doctoral university that has been designated
as a Carnegie R1 institution with very high research activity and a
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Nearly half of our
students are students of color and we are officially an Emerging
Hispanic Serving Institution. In accordance with the University's
land grant, tier-one research institution mission, our faculty are
expected to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the
academic community through research, teaching and service in a
pluralistic environment.The University has dynamic intellectual,
artistic and sports life and a close relationship to the city of
Reno, an emerging tech and innovation hub with a diverse population
and a rich cultural history that hosts an active art, music and
festival scene. Known for its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the
Sierra Nevada mountains, Reno is a vibrant, diverse and growing
city located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, about 200
miles east of San Francisco, about 100 miles east of Sacramento and
30 miles north of the state capital, Carson City. Combined with the
neighboring city of Sparks, the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a
population of more than 500,000. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from
Lake Tahoe and major ski resorts and is rated one of the top
locations in the United States for living and outdoor recreation.
It has an international airport with direct flights to many U.S.
transportation hubs and to Mexico. For more information about the
city and the surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com and
www.visitrenotahoe.com .The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes
that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We
are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added
value that students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds
bring to the education experience. We believe that cultivating an
environment that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusivity is
fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our
community. The University of Nevada, Reno is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer.Faculty Dual Career Assistance
ProgramThe University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of
addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a Dual
Career Assistance Program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners
that provides resources and assists them to identify career
opportunities in Northern Nevada.Total CompensationThe total
compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary,
moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health
insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance,
long-term disability, along with many other benefits. Additionally,
there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and
dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR BenefitsContact
Information for this positionSearch Chair - Inge Bruggeman, Assoc.
Professor, Area Head for Book & Publication Arts,
ibruggeman@unr.eduSearch Coordinator -Jodie Helman,
jhelman@unr.eduExemptYesFull-Time Equivalent100.0%Required
Attachment(s)Please note, once you submit your application the only
attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the
resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required
attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents
sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you
submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the
application for the committee to review. To request updates to
attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please
contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu .Please upload the
following attachments to your application1) A complete Curriculum
Vita2) Cover letter stating qualifications, experience, research
plans and teaching experience3) Contact information for three
professional references.4) A brief statement (one page maximum)
about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a
culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are
applying5) Portfolio: PDF with up to 20 images of work, images may
be substituted with a link to other media (total time-based media
10 minutes max.)6) Portfolio of student work: PDF with up to 20
images of work, images may be substituted with a link to other
media (total time-based media 10 minutes max.)7) Statement of
artistic work and research8) Teaching Philosophy in relationship to
Visual FoundationsThis posting is open until filledFirst review of
applications will begin December 18th, 2020. Qualified individuals
are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without
notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a
hiring decision has been made.Posting Close DateNote to ApplicantA
background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for
hire.HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of
hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified,
HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of
their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the
faculty member's first day of employment.References will be
contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment
process.Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to
E-Verify.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in
the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to
demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.For positions
that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be
required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued
employment.Schedules are subject to change based on organizational
needs.University of Nevada, Reno
Keywords: University of Nevada, Reno, Reno , Assistant Professor, Art/Area Head of Visual Foundations, Education / Teaching , Reno, Nevada
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!