Columbia College (MO) Hiring for Assistant Professor, Art at Missouri, United States Full Time

Assistant Professor, Art
Department: Visual Arts & Music
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Academic
Term: Tenure Track

Diversity Statement:
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee
experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The
college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports
activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall,
fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Description:
The Department of Visual Arts & Music at Columbia College
invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant
Professor of Art beginning in the Fall 2023 semester. Customarily
3-3 teaching load; the primary teaching responsibilities will
include Jewelry I-IV—as well as teaching foundation-level studio
art courses (such as 2D Design and 3D Design). The ability to teach
Digital Art courses (such as Digital Media and Video) would be
beneficial as well. We encourage the integration of alternative
processes involving assemblage, small metals, 3D modeling, and new
media, and we value global and cross-cultural perspectives.

The primary responsibility of this position is teaching and
mentoring students in the traditional Day campus. The opportunity
to design innovative curriculum for both in-seat and online venues
also exists with this position. The successful candidate will
maintain an active creative practice and will contribute to the
department and college community via service, including committee
work, gallery support, curricular development, etc. Competitive
salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

This position will support several programs including the B.A. in
Art, B.A. in Graphic Design, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts. The
Department of Visual Arts & Music currently has 7 other
full-time faculty. More details about our programs can be found
here: https://www.ccis.edu/degrees/departments/visual-arts-music

Qualifications:
Applicants must have an MFA in a relevant studio art field. Prior
collegiate teaching experience and a record of professional
activities is also preferred. The position requires an ability to
develop and effectively teach undergraduate courses, a commitment
to student-centered learning, excellent communication,
interpersonal skills, and demonstrated commitment to diversity,
equity and inclusion.

To Apply:
To be considered, submit applications online at ccis.edu/jobs . Please include:

1. completed Columbia College application
2. cover letter
3. curriculum vitae
4. 3 letters of recommendation from appropriate professional
   colleagues
5. statement of teaching philosophy and, if available, evidence of
   teaching excellence
6. copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before
   employment)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Those who apply by December 13, 2022,
will be given priority.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every
duty and responsibility required by the employee in the
position.

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by
employment status. For more information please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers
.

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon
a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may
include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement,
performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit
history, driving history, and criminal history of public
record.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

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the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety
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nationwide.

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current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the
link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at
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