Instructor of Art - Drawing and Animation (Tenure-Track)
- Employer
- Westchester Community College
- Location
- Valhalla, New York
- Salary
- 63570
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: Instructor of Art - Drawing and Animation (Tenure-Track)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Art & Design Department seeks a highly motivated artist with a commitment to foundation-level teaching in visual art & design, a strong knowledge of curriculum development and assessment, and an understanding of portfolio standards for students transferring to BFA programs. The successful candidate will teach foundation drawing and animation courses while actively participating in the development of an interdisciplinary visual art & design curriculum that incorporates time-based media. In addition to teaching a full-time load of 15 contact hours, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in curriculum development and assessment, oversee studio classrooms, and contribute to departmental and campus activities that support the college mission. The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in visual art or design and a minimum of one year college-level teaching, preferably at the community college level, is required. Candidates may specialize in any area of animation but must demonstrate clear fluency in observational drawing.
STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of three years of college-level teaching, preferably at the community college level, is strongly preferred. Candidates who can apply foundational drawing skills in vector-based and CGI-based animation are strongly preferred. Teaching experience and/or studio practice that engages with interactive and time-based media highly desired.
POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2019
SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $63,570 plus excellent benefits.
TO APPLY: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring or administration are especially encouraged to apply. Please send a resume; cover letter; 3 letters of recommendation; a link to a personal portfolio of 10 - 20 works, including up to five examples of time-based work, each totaling less than five minutes in duration; a pdf or link to portfolio of 10-20 examples of student work, including up to five examples of animations and/or time-based work, each totaling less than five minutes in duration (provide Vimeo or YouTube links to student time-based work); a teaching philosophy; a list of courses taught; and one sample course syllabus and any related teaching materials to: humanresources@sunywcc.edu. Please indicate “Instructor of Art - Drawing and Animation (Tenure-Track)” in the subject line of the email.
Organization
Working at Westchester Community College
Mission and Goals
Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.
History
Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college.
Enrollment
There are approximately 12,000 full- and part-time college credit students. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 20,000. Precise statistics about the college's enrollment history can be found in the Institutional Research & Planning pages.
Faculty
Westchester Community College’s faculty and professional staff have received more SUNY Chancellors Awards for Excellence than any other community college in the system. More than 98% hold masters or doctorate degrees in their fields. Student/faculty ratio is 16.1:1.
Veteran Friendly Campus
The college, which opened in 1946 in order to train and educate veterans, welcomes those who have served our country. We are considered a "Veteran Friendly Campus" due to our extensive services for those who have spent time in the military.
Degrees
The college offers more than 50 associate and certificate programs. We have three types of associate degrees in 36 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs typically requiring between 15 to 33 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields.
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Division is the largest such unit in the entire SUNY system. It offers courses for people of all ages considering career choices or changes or personal development; customized training for businesses; innovative programming for older adults; an exciting arts and culture series open to the public.
Library
The Harold L. Drimmer Library / Learning Resource Center contains 110,000 volumes and 600 periodical titles, as well as more than 19 million searchable records and entries from 97 electronically-linked libraries.
Career & Transfer Center
The Career & Transfer Center helps students assess career options, plan career and curriculum, take steps toward transfer to a four-year college, prepare for job interviews, and locate and obtain jobs before and after graduation.
Child Care
Virginia Marx Children's Center at Westchester Community College (Valhalla campus) provides year-round, fully licensed and accredited care for children of students, faculty, staff and other working parents. Ages six weeks - five years.
Sports
Intercollegiate teams for men are fielded in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, golf, and baseball. Women's intercollegiate teams include tennis, volleyball, basketball, and softball. The Westchester Community College Fitness Center provides access to cardiovascular equipment, universal, nautilus, and light free weights, pool, and tennis courts. College athletics also include intramural sports.
Locations
Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Art Workshop) and White Plains (Art Workshop).
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