Full-Time Faculty Position in Fine Arts - Printmaking, School of Art and Design - Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology • New York, NY

76d • $69,346 - $173,403

About The Position

The Fine Arts Department seeks a faculty member in printmaking. The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate printmaking courses in intaglio, lithography, relief, screen print and digital technologies. Additional skills and teaching abilities in drawing is desired. The candidate must also possess the ability to leverage a strong foundation in traditional artistic skill and practice as a platform for more divergent thinking and innovation. We are open to hybrid forms of creative and interdisciplinary inquiry that will connect to other units in the Fine Arts Department and the College. The ideal candidate must also have an established exhibition record and teaching experience at the college level. The successful candidate should be a team-oriented leader who will play an active role with the Fine Arts Department in terms of curriculum development, facility management, leadership and student mentorship, as well as cross-disciplinary collaboration throughout the College.

Requirements

• MFA required in Fine Arts or a related field.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated record of established exhibition work.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of college-level teaching experience.
• Professional exhibition experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate printmaking courses in intaglio, lithography, relief, screen print, and digital technologies.
• Implement a newly redesigned printmaking and fine arts curriculum.
• Integrate traditional techniques with digital processes and interdisciplinary inquiry.
• Work with FIT's Health and Safety and the Department Chair on health and safety matters.
• Contribute to curricular assessment and development.
• Participate in student work reviews and provide feedback and counseling.
• Specialize in curriculum development for foundations, AAS, advanced level, and BFA programs.
• Create a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary projects.
• Encourage independent thinking and innovation in students.
• Utilize various instructional delivery systems to foster critical thinking.
• Engage students with professional artists and the broader art world.
• Offer mentorship advisement for clubs and activities.
• Maintain a strong exhibition record and participate in the artistic community.
• Build and expand the existing curriculum to connect with contemporary art practices.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree