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Assistant Professor of Printmaking

The Department of Art at Jacksonville State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Printmaking (tenure track) to begin August 2020. The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses per semester in Printmaking and Foundations (Drawing and Design) and should have a strong background in Intaglio and Relief Printmaking with a demonstrated record of collaborations and exhibitions. Additionally, an active creative record and evidence of university service will be expected. The successful candidate will also be expected to interact and collaborate with the faculty members and students (undergraduate and graduate) in the Department of Art. The Assistant Professor in the Department of Art provides educational services to traditional and non-traditional students during the day or evening; teaches graduate- and undergraduate-level courses in Art along with graduate-level research and advanced data analysis; and may be required to teach courses within his/her concentration area on campus, off campus, online, and, possibly via videoconferencing depending on need of location.

Essential Functions:
-Assesses student’s abilities as related to desired educational goals and objectives, in order to maximize student achievement.
-Serves as advisor and mentor for students.
-Plans and employs a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serves the needs and capabilities of the students.
-Manages the behaviors of learners in the classroom and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the campus, in order to provide a general environment conducive to the learning process.
-Communicates continually to students (either in writing or verbally) in regards to instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
-Responsible for recording students’ attendance and keeps attendance registers, according to JSU policy.
-Actively participates in and works with university personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
-Exhibits a commitment and ability to conduct scholarly activities and engage in professional, university, and community service.
-Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
-Assists in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
-Ensures that the classroom or instructional environment is healthful and safe and generally conducive to learning.
-Agrees to participate in extra-curricular activities as requested by the head of the department or Dean of the school.
-Participates and belongs to educational/professional associations (within concentration) and participates in their activities.
-Fulfill faculty responsibilities as stated by institutional and departmental policy and by administration.
-Serves on departmental and university committees.
-Performs other duties as assigned by the department head.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
MFA in Printmaking or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
-A strong background in Intaglio and relief printmaking
-Demonstrated record of collaborations and exhibitions
-Ability to teach in Art Foundation Courses

Requested Start Date:
August 13, 2020

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information and to apply.
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