Faculty Positions
TITLE: Instructor, Art
Start date: August 16, 2012
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Visual Arts Department at the University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track instructor position to teach Foundation classes in studio art and serve as Gallery Director. This is a renewable position with a 4/4 load. Instructor would be expected to teach 3 courses per term in two-dimensional studio art, including introductory classes such as drawing and 2-D design. There is the possibility of teaching upper-level studio art classes and introductory art history classes. In lieu of teaching a fourth class each term, the successful candidate would serve as Director for the university’s Visual Arts Gallery, which maintains an active schedule of three-four exhibitions a term. The candidate would oversee all gallery operations and be responsible for supervising the Gallery Manager, who is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the space. Other duties include participation in standard departmental service. Applicants must have an M.F.A. in 2-D studio art by Fall, 2012, and must have knowledge of contemporary studio foundation instruction. Candidate must demonstrate ability to teach drawing, painting, and 2-D design. In addition, candidate must have some experience working at a visual arts gallery or similar institution. Ability to teach printmaking and art history is desirable, but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching at the college/university level beyond assistantship.
CAMPUS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 23 undergraduate and 21 graduate degree programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department web page at http://www.uis.edu/visualarts/.
APPLICATION: Applications must be submitted by email to "art@uis.edu" with "Art Instructor Application" in the subject line. Content must include the following and should be submitted in two separate .pdf files: 1) Letter of application, teaching philosophy, artist statement, and curriculum vitae with three references; 2) Twenty images of own work and ten images of student work. Emails should be under 20 mb, and candidates may submit more that one email if necessary.
Consideration of applications will begin on January 19, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
