Assistant Professor

Job Summary
The Department of Art & Design at East Tennessee State University is seeking to hire a dynamic, enthusiastic, and innovative 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Art to serve as Foundations Coordinator. Our department inclusively prepares individuals to become creative and critically engaged professionals who successfully contribute to the visual and social culture of the Appalachian region and beyond. The Foundations program is a vital component of our success, functioning as an energetic, immersive, multi-disciplinary artistic educational experience that prepares our students for upper-level course work through the development of technical skills involving traditional and non-traditional approaches to studio art, conceptualization that develops and involves problem-solving strategies, and the growth of personal creativity coupled with a globally engaged perspective. The successful candidate will have a coherent vision of the purpose and practice of foundations education as a component of the development of artists and designers, will possess a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service, and have the ability to contribute to our thriving academic community which values and celebrates the arts. East Tennessee State University is a vibrant and diverse academic community committed to excellence in education and research that prides itself on its local, regional, national, and international impact. Located in Johnson City, within the Appalachian Highlands, the University community benefits from big-city amenities and easily accessible outdoor recreation opportunities. The Department of Art & Design offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in studio art and graphic design and an undergraduate degree in art history. The department endeavors to foster a collaborative environment that encourages both innovative teaching and cutting-edge scholarship which is supported by an exciting visiting artists program, two art galleries supporting award-winning exhibition programs, and community partnerships. For inquiries about the position, please contact Scott Contreras-Koterbay at or call All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. . ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts within the Studio Arts Strong command of 2D, 3D and/or 4D artistic education At least three years of postsecondary teaching experience Demonstrated excellence in teaching, with experience in foundations or introductory-level studio art courses Ability to manage foundation classrooms Include traditional and technology-based art studio practice into classroom instruction Understanding of and capability for the development and implementation of a wide array of curricular and pedagogical methodologies and course development

Preferred Qualifications
Interest and experience in teaching upper and graduate level drawing classes Ability to manage adjunct faculty and graduate student teaching

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