Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty in Comics and Foundations

University of Wisconsin Stout•Menomonie, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic seeks a dynamic artist and leader for its comics studio. The primary focus is narrative-based, traditional and/or digitally produced comics and graphic novels, with a secondary focus on foundation courses such as Drawing and Composition, Drawing and Color Explorations, 2-D Design, and advanced drawing. The department seeks a passionate and committed colleague who promotes a positive learning environment. This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 23, 2027. The Department of Visual and Performing Arts offers a BFA in Studio Art with emphases in Comics, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Contemporary Sculptural Practices, Printmaking, Art Photography, and Contemporary Art Metals & Jewelry, as well as a BS in Arts Administration and Entrepreneurship. The department is part of the School of Art & Design, which includes an adjacent Department of Design. The school has additional degree programs in Animation and Digital Media, Game Design and Development, Graphic Design and Interactive Media, Illustration, Industrial and Product Design, Interior Design, Video Production, Fashion Design, and an MFA in Design. The school is NASAD accredited and has more than 1,200 art and design majors. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent on completion of a criminal background check and clearance to work by Human Resources, as well as reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable.

Requirements

M.F.A. in Art with an emphasis in Comics or Drawing, or an equivalent terminal degree in visual arts or digital media, by the date of appointment.
Ability to teach in a dual-platform laptop environment utilizing a Canvas LMS.
Demonstrated studio practice in comics and/or graphic novels with professional recognition.
Evidence of teaching potential.

Responsibilities

Teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced Comics studio courses and foundation courses such as 2-D Design, Drawing and Composition, and Drawing and Color Explorations.
Teach additional advanced courses that support art education, animation and digital media, game design and development, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, illustration, and studio art, as assigned.
Engage in professional research related to the discipline.
Provide regular service to the department, college, university, and professional field.
Contribute to a rigorous learning environment and use traditional, alternative, and digital delivery methods, including participation in a laptop teaching and learning environment.
Demonstrate organizational skills, collegiality, and leadership.
Maintain safety expectations in studios.
Support undergraduate education.
Provide academic advisement and assessment for students.
Contribute, in collaboration with faculty and staff, to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes.
Perform other duties as designated by the Department Chair.