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Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Studio Art

Employer
Claflin University
Location
Orangeburg, SC

Job Details

Overview

 

Claflin University,founded in 1869, is becoming recognized as one of the leading institutions of higher education in the southeast.  With an enrollment of approximately 2000 students from every region of the United States and 14 countries, Claflin University is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate degrees in 34 areas and three graduate programs, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. 

The Department of Art at Claflin University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Studio Art, with a focus in Painting. 

 

Responsibilities

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the painting area and overseeing development of the sources and physical infrastructure of the studio classrooms; designing and teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate courses; and teaching some foundation courses to undergraduate students. The candidate will have the opportunity to define courses, including, ones that incorporate other media into painting. 

Qualifications

 

 MFA is required; or equivalent, one to two years of teaching experience beyond graduate school preferred. The successful candidate should have a substantial exhibition practice engaged primarily with painting and an active record as a painter. Must possess a strong working knowledge of painting history, an in-depth knowledge of painting techniques, a broad command of the technical skills necessary for contemporary image-making, and working knowledge of other image-making processes. Expertise in traditional painting media, knowledge of the history, an understanding of contemporary painting/art issues, and ability to articulate contemporary theory and current debates on art required. Candidate should have knowledge of other fine art skills such as sculpture, printmaking, and/or digital media.

 

SALARY:  Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Organization

Claflin University is a nationally ranked comprehensive institution of higher education affiliated with The United Methodist Church. A historically black university founded in 1869, Claflin is committed to providing students with access to exemplary educational opportunities in its undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Claflin seeks to foster a rich community comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators who work to nurture and develop the skills and character needed for engaged citizenship and visionary and effective leadership.

In its undergraduate programs, Claflin provides students with the essential foundation of a liberal arts education. Emphasizing critical and analytic thinking, independent research, oral and written communication skills, the University invites students to use disciplined study to explore and confront the substantive challenges facing the global society. Claflin’s graduate programs provide opportunities for advanced students to increase their specialization in particular fields of study oriented toward professional enhancement and academic growth. Its continuing education programs provide students with expanded avenues for professional development and personal fulfillment.

Clafin Guiding Principles

At the center of everything we do is a system of values informing and guiding all policies and programs. These values, expressed through our decisions and actions, are defined by five overarching guiding principles:

Commitment to Excellence

Through doing things better and differently.

Commitment to Valuing People

By providing a safe, wholesome and healthy environment for our people to live, learn and work. 

Commitment to Being Customer Focused

Ensuring that everyone knows who the customer is, and takes steps to show it.

Commitment to Exemplary Educational Programs

By educating our students in a way to help them have a full, quality life and function as productive citizens.

Commitment to Financial Accountability

By putting in place sound and effective fiscal policies which are consistent with the mission and goals of the university.


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