Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Department of Art Education)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 44976
Department This position is located in the Art Education area in the Department of Art Education in the College of Fine Arts. http://arted.fsu.edu/Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdfResponsibilities The Florida State University Art Education Program within the Department of Art Education is seeking a new Visiting Assistant Professor. The selected candidate will perform teaching and service activities in art education. The appointee will be expected to teach graduate-level art education courses, and do thesis work, when qualified.

The selected candidate will assume responsibilities as an instructor in an online Master’s program and will take a leading role in developing, enhancing, and teaching graduate course offerings through a VLE platform (Canvas). This will entail working closely with the Office of Distance Learning to ensure best practices in distance learning design and implementation, as well as working closely with recruitment staff at the College level to grow the enrollment of distance learning students.

Additional responsibilities include committee work, curriculum development, service to the university and community, and professional activities in art education that are consistent with departmental expectations.

The Department of Art Education maintains a strong commitment to the philosophy of art for life and especially social justice issues. It is the oldest department of its kind in the Southeast. The department offers master’s degrees in art education, arts administration, and art therapy and the doctorate in art education with specializations in art education, arts administration, art therapy, and museum education and visitor-centered exhibitions. The Department of Art Education is housed in the College of Fine Arts.

FSU is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that is welcoming to all faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to fostering and promoting the values of diversity and inclusion.Qualifications The successful candidate will have a doctorate degree (or ABD) in Art Education or a closely related field, experience developing or delivering distance learning courses, and extensive knowledge in K-12 teaching, research, and service.Preferred It is preferred that the candidate have an established record of published research.Other Information The materials required in the application process include a letter of application that briefly articulates your teaching philosophy, research goals, area of expertise, strategies for online recruitment, and any credentials and licenses that you currently hold. Additionally, submit your curriculum vitae; copies of selected published articles; any curriculum work, other writings, or images of your creative work, that you deem appropriate.Contact Info Search Committee Co-Chairs
Dr. Sara Scott Shields: skshields@fsu.edu
Dr. Rachel Fendler: rfendler@fsu.edu
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