Assistant Studio Art Professor, Studio & Digital Arts

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

2d•$67,700 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Studio Art Professor teaches undergraduate and graduate studio art courses, maintains the integrity of course and instructional programs, and delivers instruction in alignment with Liberty University’s mission and vision. The faculty member is expected to foster an academic atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration for individual dignity, use a variety of teaching techniques, and respond to students’ individual differences, abilities, and interests. Faculty may contribute to curriculum development in residential and distance education, engage in research, scholarship, or creative activity, and provide service to students and their professional discipline. The position calls for a vision and commitment to integrating studio art disciplines. Relevant areas may include drawing, illustration, painting, sculpture, ceramics, 2D/3D art, or photography. The faculty member must be able to use learning management software and other technology for content creation, communication, and planning, and be willing to participate in professional development and conferences, committee service, student advising and recruitment, curriculum development, assessment, and creative scholarship. Faculty are expected to model a personal commitment to Liberty University’s goals and values and to personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Assistant Professors are contracted for 10 months (30 load hours). Release from the contracted teaching load is determined each semester by the Dean. Faculty may be asked to oversee a Graduate Student Assistant or Teacher Assistant if assigned. The position is full-time and onsite. The listed salary range is $67,700–$85,000; actual compensation depends on factors including rank, contract length, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, and education or training. The position may also be eligible for benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

MFA required.
Strong commitment to teaching and in-depth knowledge of a specialized studio art area.
Evidence of professional or academic activities, research, and achievement.
Ability to combine theory with practice in a liberal arts context.
Strong teaching skills.
Ability to operate learning management software and other technological tools used for content creation, communication, and planning.
Ability and willingness to participate in professional development activities and conferences, committee service, student advising and recruitment, curriculum development, assessment, and creative scholarship.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.
Public communication skills to represent Liberty University professionally to business, government, and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational, computer, and scheduling skills.
Ability to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
Flexibility in a swiftly changing environment.
Ability to travel to local and campus locations.
Ability to perform physical tasks that may include sitting at a desk or typing, standing, walking, climbing stairs, handling materials, reaching overhead, kneeling, stooping, and regularly lifting 10 or fewer pounds.
Commitment to Liberty University’s goals and values and to personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview.

Nice To Haves

An earned doctoral degree or terminal master’s degree from an accredited institution in an area relevant to the faculty member’s teaching area, or a professional certificate such as CPA, is preferred but not required.
Record of excellence in one or more studio art areas: drawing, illustration, painting, sculpture, ceramics, 2D/3D art, or photography.
Industry experience and accomplishment in the arts.
Experience with online and/or remote teaching environments.
Experience with curriculum development and a demonstrated history of pedagogical excellence.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in studio art.
Maintain the integrity of courses and instructional programs and align instruction with the University’s mission and vision.
Foster an academic atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration for individual dignity.
Contribute to curriculum development in residential and distance education environments as needed.
Engage in research, scholarship, or creative activity, as expected by the college or school.
Participate in professional development activities and conferences.
Serve on school and university committees.
Conduct student advising and student recruitment.
Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.
Produce creative scholarship.
Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University in an exemplary manner.
Work effectively as a team member and embrace and foster Liberty University’s mission.
Oversee a Graduate Student Assistant or Teacher Assistant if assigned.
Travel to local and campus locations.