Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Art And Visual Culture Education

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The Art and Visual Culture Education Program (AVCE), housed within the School of Art, University of Arizona, invites candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2024. We seek candidates with strengths in community-based art education and an ability to contribute to the Program's areas of study in art teacher education and museum education. The ideal candidate's research and teaching will support the Program's mission to advance knowledge of social justice, multiculturalism, and global issues in AVCE theory, research methods, and pedagogy. Inclusive excellence in teaching is expected. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to foster a responsive and pluralistic learning environment and a sense of belonging for our students through teaching, mentorship, and recruitment. Learn more about our approach to inclusive excellence by visiting arts.arizona.edu/equity

AVCE offers nationally recognized BFA, MA, and PhD degree programs. Undergraduate students pursue a degree focus in Teaching Certification or Community and Museums. Our doctoral program encourages interdisciplinary themes built around Art and Visual Culture Education. Faculty members work together with music educators on cross-disciplinary arts education. There is an active NAEA student chapter, and graduate students host the annual Emerging Conversations Symposium.

The School of Art is part of the Arizona Arts division, which serves as a gateway to visual and performing arts experiences on the University of Arizona campus.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach two 3-credit courses per semester, a combination of undergraduate and graduate classes.
• Serve on reviews and thesis and dissertation committees for graduate students.
• Mentor and educate undergraduate and graduate students who represent a diverse demographic.
• Research and publish, contributing to the field of Art and Visual Culture Education at the national and international levels.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues of various backgrounds and disciplines.
• Contribute to faculty governance and service at the program, school, college, university, and professional levels.
• Participate in outreach, student advising, recruitment, and other activities that enhance student engagement, increase diversity, and expand collaborations with community partner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to develop and teach courses in justice-oriented undergraduate, pre-service art teacher education.
• Ability to develop and teach graduate-level courses in Art and Visual Culture Education.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and teach curricula in a manner that is resonant and responsive to individual and sociocultural differences among students.
• Knowledge of current theory, research methodology, and practice in the field of Art and Visual Culture Education.
• Knowledge of contemporary research and issues in Art and Visual Culture Education in PK-12 schools and informal learning environments.
• Interest in contributing to the university's General Education curriculum and/or online platforms for instructional delivery.
• Evidence of potential for a coherent and robust research program relevant to community-based art education, PK-12 art teacher development, or school and community partnerships.
• Secondary interest in arts-based research, material processes, and/or creative practices.
• Track record or demonstrated potential of public engagement, partnership-building, or outreach with diverse communities and/or schools.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in art education or a related area by the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of prior teaching experience in PK-12 schools or community settings
• Prior teaching experience at the university level

Rank Assistant ProfessorTenure InformationTenure Track (T/TE) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $62,000 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8/12/2024 Expected End DateContact Information for Candidates Maria Sanchez, mariasanchez@arizona.edu Open Date 12/1/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Application InstructionsIf you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following documents with your application:
Letter of Application describing why you are interested in the position, how you meet some or all of the qualifications for the position; and any prior experience you believe is relevant to the program context, mission and values.
Curriculum Vitae showing how your experience, expertise, and vision relate to the position description and program context.
Statement of Teaching describing your goals as an educator; relevant pedagogical training; and overall approach to mentoring and educating students with varying cultural backgrounds, interests, abilities, and prior experiences (e.g., inclusive curriculum frameworks, teaching methods and assessment strategies).At a later date, three (3) reference letters will be requested of candidates who are selected for an on-campus interview.
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.