Adjunct Assistant Instructor - Foundations Program
University of North Texas

Title: Adjunct Assistant Instructor - Foundations Program

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Asst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-Foundations-136330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

About Us - Values Overview:

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Department Summary

The Foundations Program serves as the gateway and first-year experience to all incoming students. It is the core of all undergraduate degree programs in the College of Visual Art and Design at The University of North Texas (UNT). Coursework in the Foundations Program introduces visual problem solving and critical thinking strategies incorporating/studying culture and history, and the practice of various art/design forms across disciplines to prepare students for rigorous college courses in visual art, design, art education, and art history.

Position Overview

The Foundations Program in the College of Visual Arts and Design seeks an adjunct assistant colleague with expertise in a Design, Visual Art, or related discipline/s, and who understands divergent approaches in teaching in the Foundations curriculum. The Foundations Program, at the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas, has a diverse student body and lecture/lab format of course delivery (i.e., classroom learning in a once week lecture as one cohort and with hands-on work in separate studios).

The adjunct assistant faculty will work closely with the foundations lead faculty's supervision in the curricular matter, and the Foundations Director to facilitate the success of student learning to achieve a cohesive curriculum goal for all students.

The adjunct assistant faculty in the Foundations Program must be able to:

1. teach students to understand creative processes, the transferability of skill, and conceptual thinking in art and design disciplines
2. teach diverse media at the Foundations level (teach students an understanding of and apply the elements and principles of art and design in various media, e.g., drawing, 2D and 3D design, time-based, lens-based, and digital, etc.) within a thematic and conceptual framework.

The anticipated need is for adjunct instructors whose duties may include, but are not limited to, teaching the following courses. This position may require occasionally stepping in as a substitute at an hourly rate.

ART1600 Foundations: Perception and Translation

ART1700 Foundations: Space (physical, temporal, and virtual)

ART1800 Foundations: Narrative and Representation

ART1900 Foundations: Systems and Transformations

Minimum Qualifications

MFA in Visual Art, Design, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

A demonstrated ability to teach and make connections across various (2D/3D/time-based, etc.) disciplines in visual art and design.

A demonstrated ability to mentor students.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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