University of Texas at Austin
Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction in Art Education (non-tenure track)
University of Texas at Austin, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States,
Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction in Art Education (non-tenure track)
The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Austin seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Art Education, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2024. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.The primary areas of focus for this position are undergraduate teaching and service, including coordination of field placements for the art education program, which interacts with the college-wide UTeach Fine Arts program as art education’s Faculty Area Coordinator. Teaching assignments will include K-12 art teaching methods, curriculum design and instruction, classroom management, and related topics. The position will teach three courses per semester, or the equivalent, and contribute service to the department, art education unit and beyond. The administrative service expectations include arranging internships/observations and student teaching placements for all art education students; communicating with students, faculty, school districts, local teachers, and other university offices; and ensuring that all required paperwork is completed and filed properly for certification purposes. Applicants must have strong communication and organizational skills. Although Professors of Instruction are not expected to make nationally significant contributions in the area of research, we welcome applications from those who are active scholars.About the Department and UTThe Department of Art and Art History, part of the College of Fine Arts, comprises three academic units – Art History, Studio Art, and Art Education – with approximately 45 tenure-line and professional track faculty, 400 undergraduate majors, and 90 graduate students. Art Education, specifically, works with a network of over 200 elementary and secondary art teachers in the greater Austin area, as well as with organizations that sponsor arts education in the community, including UT’s new charter school. The UT Art Education Program collaborates with many museum spaces on campus, including the Blanton Museum, the Visual Arts Center, the Harry Ransom Center, the Black Studies Gallery, and the Texas Memorial Museum.The University of Texas at Austin is a flagship, tier-one, research institution, located in a city known for its quality of life and active engagement with the arts. Students at the University are admitted from a highly competitive pool of applicants. For further information, please visit us at https://art.utexas.edu. In addition, UT Austin carries the Seal of Excelencia identifying it as a Hispanic Serving Institution.The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Qualifications
Required :Master’s degree, preferably in Art Education or MFA in Art; related fields will be considered.K-12 teaching experience, minimum 3 years.Be well-versed in contemporary pedagogical issues and practices related to K-12 school-based art teaching.Demonstrated passion and dedication to student success.Excellent organizational and strong communication skills, ability to work well under pressure, evidence of initiative and ability to be a flexible team player.Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally/regionally to supervise pre-service student teachers.Current or past state teacher certification/licensure in art (K-12) and working knowledge of State of Texas licensing requirements, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, curriculum standards, and resources.Preferred :Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Art Education5 or more years K-12 teaching experience.Current or past teacher certification/licensure in art (K-12) from the State of Texas. If certification/licensure is from another state, we would expect that you get State of Texas certification after appointment to this position.2 or more years of teaching experience at the university level.Experience supervising and providing evidence-based, constructive feedback to pre-service student teachers.Experience advising/mentoring undergraduate students, especially original undergraduate research, creative projects, and educational initiatives.Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods and content based on learner’s abilities, cultural contexts, geography, language, etc.Application Instructions
*A letter of interest*Current curriculum vitae*Names of three professional references (with phone and email contact information)*Statement of teaching philosophy including 10-15 images of student work in PDF format to be uploaded at the following link using the following naming convention "[applicant last name]_[3 letters of first name]_[teaching philosphy]: HERE*Applicants will submit
both
items listed below to the following link: HERE .a.) 10-15 images of individual, professional work. Image files should be labeled with the following naming convention: "[applicant last name]_[3 letters of first name]_[Professional Work]".b.) One writing sample with a maximum length of 25 pages or 10,000 words. The file should be labeled with the following naming convention: "[applicant last name]_[3 letters of first name]_[Writing Sample]".**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2024, although the position will remain open until filled. Please contact search committee chair Christina Bain chrisbain@austin.utexas.edu
with any inquiries about the position. Selected applicant will be subject to a background check.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.College / School / UnitCollege of Fine ArtsDepartmentArt & Art HistoryPostedMar 13, 2024Apply byApplyingUT Austin uses Interfolio to manage the application process. Need help? Contact help and support .
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The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Austin seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Art Education, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2024. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.The primary areas of focus for this position are undergraduate teaching and service, including coordination of field placements for the art education program, which interacts with the college-wide UTeach Fine Arts program as art education’s Faculty Area Coordinator. Teaching assignments will include K-12 art teaching methods, curriculum design and instruction, classroom management, and related topics. The position will teach three courses per semester, or the equivalent, and contribute service to the department, art education unit and beyond. The administrative service expectations include arranging internships/observations and student teaching placements for all art education students; communicating with students, faculty, school districts, local teachers, and other university offices; and ensuring that all required paperwork is completed and filed properly for certification purposes. Applicants must have strong communication and organizational skills. Although Professors of Instruction are not expected to make nationally significant contributions in the area of research, we welcome applications from those who are active scholars.About the Department and UTThe Department of Art and Art History, part of the College of Fine Arts, comprises three academic units – Art History, Studio Art, and Art Education – with approximately 45 tenure-line and professional track faculty, 400 undergraduate majors, and 90 graduate students. Art Education, specifically, works with a network of over 200 elementary and secondary art teachers in the greater Austin area, as well as with organizations that sponsor arts education in the community, including UT’s new charter school. The UT Art Education Program collaborates with many museum spaces on campus, including the Blanton Museum, the Visual Arts Center, the Harry Ransom Center, the Black Studies Gallery, and the Texas Memorial Museum.The University of Texas at Austin is a flagship, tier-one, research institution, located in a city known for its quality of life and active engagement with the arts. Students at the University are admitted from a highly competitive pool of applicants. For further information, please visit us at https://art.utexas.edu. In addition, UT Austin carries the Seal of Excelencia identifying it as a Hispanic Serving Institution.The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Qualifications
Required :Master’s degree, preferably in Art Education or MFA in Art; related fields will be considered.K-12 teaching experience, minimum 3 years.Be well-versed in contemporary pedagogical issues and practices related to K-12 school-based art teaching.Demonstrated passion and dedication to student success.Excellent organizational and strong communication skills, ability to work well under pressure, evidence of initiative and ability to be a flexible team player.Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally/regionally to supervise pre-service student teachers.Current or past state teacher certification/licensure in art (K-12) and working knowledge of State of Texas licensing requirements, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, curriculum standards, and resources.Preferred :Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Art Education5 or more years K-12 teaching experience.Current or past teacher certification/licensure in art (K-12) from the State of Texas. If certification/licensure is from another state, we would expect that you get State of Texas certification after appointment to this position.2 or more years of teaching experience at the university level.Experience supervising and providing evidence-based, constructive feedback to pre-service student teachers.Experience advising/mentoring undergraduate students, especially original undergraduate research, creative projects, and educational initiatives.Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods and content based on learner’s abilities, cultural contexts, geography, language, etc.Application Instructions
*A letter of interest*Current curriculum vitae*Names of three professional references (with phone and email contact information)*Statement of teaching philosophy including 10-15 images of student work in PDF format to be uploaded at the following link using the following naming convention "[applicant last name]_[3 letters of first name]_[teaching philosphy]: HERE*Applicants will submit
both
items listed below to the following link: HERE .a.) 10-15 images of individual, professional work. Image files should be labeled with the following naming convention: "[applicant last name]_[3 letters of first name]_[Professional Work]".b.) One writing sample with a maximum length of 25 pages or 10,000 words. The file should be labeled with the following naming convention: "[applicant last name]_[3 letters of first name]_[Writing Sample]".**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2024, although the position will remain open until filled. Please contact search committee chair Christina Bain chrisbain@austin.utexas.edu
with any inquiries about the position. Selected applicant will be subject to a background check.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.College / School / UnitCollege of Fine ArtsDepartmentArt & Art HistoryPostedMar 13, 2024Apply byApplyingUT Austin uses Interfolio to manage the application process. Need help? Contact help and support .
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