Job Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Drawing and Illustration
Location: St. Louis
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 31908
Hiring Department

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Drawing and Illustration, Department of Art and Design

The Department of Art and Design at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is conducting a search for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Drawing and Illustration. The position’s teaching load, based on campus standards, is 9 credits (3 courses) per semester, but with an active research practice is typically a 2-2/180 student credit hours, and the faculty member is expected to contribute to the department not only through teaching and service, but through significant research in this field. All faculty are encouraged and supported to engage in continuous professional development, including improvement in teaching effectiveness, keeping current with professional best practices in your discipline and the advancement of the University’s and Department’s missions through service and committee work. The position offers a competitive salary, full benefits, opportunity for promotion, and departmental/institutional support. The ideal candidate will be able to teach all levels of drawing and illustration, using traditional methods and new technologies. Experience with drawing via tablet or other new technology is expected. An understanding of how the static image can move towards motion (animation) – or a willingness to learn – is desirable, but not required. The candidate must have an MFA in Studio Art or Design and teaching experience beyond graduate school appointments.

Qualifications:

• MFA from an accredited degree-granting institution with a 2D emphasis
• Professional level experience with multiple traditional mediums of 2D drawing
• Experience teaching beyond graduate school appointments
• Evidence of successful professional practice and/or the development of a teaching portfolio
• Ability to engage in constructive critiques of student proficiency
• Proven high level of proficiency with foundations-level 2D design and drawing instruction
• Ability to work closely and productively with faculty colleagues
• Willingness to participate in service to the department, college, university and system
• Willingness to participate in academic functions outside of the teaching role
• Professional level experience with multi-media tools, including digital drawing
• Willingness to participate in program and curriculum development and assessment
• Willingness to participate in professional and pedagogical development

The ideal candidate will have:

• Interest or experience with new pedagogical technologies, including distance delivery (online)
• Interest or experience with digital animation technologies
• Considerable experience with digital drawing across multiple platforms/technologies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UM-St. Louis is committed to inclusive excellence and is actively seeking applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Missouri Fair Employment Act, employment will be contingent upon a criminal background check.

Applicants must apply online at www.umsl.jobs

1. Application - Upload a single, multipage PDF document including:

- Letter of application

- Teaching and Research philosophies

- Transcripts (unofficial)

- Contact information for three references (including email addresses and telephone numbers)

2. Vitae - Upload a PDF document of your curriculum vitae.

3. Portfolio - Upload a single, mu­ltipage PDF document including: 20 samples of personal / professional drawing/illustration work with brief written descriptions. Inclusion of hyperlinks to web-based work is strongly encouraged.

4. Evidence of Teaching Potential - Upload a single, multipage PDF document which may include 10-20 examples of student work, syllabi, course materials, mentorship outcomes, leadership training, etc.

Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Prof. Jeff Sippel

Phone: 314-516-7291

Email: sippelj@umsl.edu

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.