Assistant Professor, Drawing

Job Summary

The Art Program in the Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Drawing.

The Bower School of Music & the Arts currently offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art as well as minors in both art and art history. The Mission of the Art Program is to educate students and the community in the creation and appreciation of the visual arts; emphasize the importance of context in art history and contemporary culture; provide students with a clear sense of direction towards a career in the creative industries; and teach art with a lively awareness of both global perspectives and local responsibilities.

As an Assistant Professor of Drawing you will teach a range of courses serving undergraduate students in the B.A. Art degree program; be closely involved with curriculum development at the course and program level; participate in program and departmental meetings; advance personal research/creative scholarship agenda; and pursue service opportunities to the University and community. It is expected that this faculty member will evolve the curriculum to respond to contemporary developments in art and actively assist with recruitment and retention of art students.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses and collaborate on curriculum development at the course and program level.
• Hold office hours.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
• Adopt the university learning management system.
• Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
• Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
• Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
• Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
• Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
• Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
• Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
• Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
• Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
• Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
• Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission.
• Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
• Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty and staff in the Art Program, the Bower School of Music & the Arts and the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Advise students and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours. Mentor students in in developing creative works and finding vocational pathways as part of a socially and culturally engaged academic and regional community.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• MFA in Studio Art or related fields from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Two years college/university teaching experience beyond the graduate assistant level with a demonstrated commitment to quality undergraduate education.
• Demonstrated experience teach a range of studio classes including drawing foundations and figure drawing.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in digital arts and personal studio experience using digital med