Adjunct Faculty - FINE 230: Sculpture & Expanded Media

Ringling College of Art and Design • Sarasota, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for teaching the following course: FINE 230: Sculpture & Expanded Media. FINE 230: Sculpture & Expanded Media. An introduction to the fundamental tools, materials, techniques, concepts, and safety procedures of sculpture and related media. Through hands-on exploration of materials, students will develop skills in both traditional and contemporary sculptural methods. We will cover a variety of processes while learning essential safety protocols for working in a studio environment. Historical and contemporary sculptural practices will be examined through lectures and demonstrations.

Requirements

• A master’s degree that demonstrates expertise appropriate for teaching a course/s listed in this announcement OR a 4-year professional degree (BFA) in art or design and equivalent expertise, training and experience, with an appropriate record of professional creative achievement.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating skills and experience in the curricular area.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Employment and education history
• Contact information of three references (names, titles, email, and telephone numbers)
• Examples of personal work
• An unofficial transcript copy of the most relevant degree.

Nice To Haves

• MFA degree or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
• College level teaching experience.
• Significant professional creative practice.
• Student work examples may also be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Teaching FINE 230: Sculpture & Expanded Media.
• Instructing students on fundamental tools, materials, techniques, concepts, and safety procedures of sculpture and related media.
• Guiding students through hands-on exploration of materials to develop skills in traditional and contemporary sculptural methods.
• Covering a variety of processes and teaching essential safety protocols for working in a studio environment.
• Examining historical and contemporary sculptural practices through lectures and demonstrations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level