Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Pedagogy: Revitalising Public Schools

Massachusetts College of Art and Design•Boston, MA

46d•$68,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), the nation's oldest publicly supported independent college of art and design, is committed to serving a diverse student body. We seek candidates who will contribute to our goals of advancing diversity, inclusiveness, and sustainability defined as addressing the intersections of social justice, health and wellbeing, and the environment. We are a collaborative and justice-driven Art Education program committed to preparing socially engaged artist educators. Our curriculum integrates interdisciplinary studio practice, critical scholarship and pedagogy, and extensive field-based learning. Our longstanding flagship Saturday Studios program and our own teaching gallery ensure students connect teaching and learning to real-world contexts. Building on our historic relationship with Boston Public Schools and our urban setting, we emphasize reflective practice, generosity, and resourcefulness. We seek candidates who will join us in mentoring students, advancing inclusive pedagogy, and expanding the role of art education across diverse contexts and communities. The successful candidate will use their expertise to frame and develop our coursework in student teaching as well as other pedagogy courses and/or creative practices. The duties of the position include planning, organizing, and delivering course material and content, assessing student learning, and engaging with students. All full-time faculty are also responsible for student advising, committee assignments, office hours, departmental meetings and attending university functions.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Education, Fine Arts or Directly Related Field
At least 3 years experience teaching in K-12 Public Schools
Working with children, youth, families, schools, and educational systems that have been historically marginalized, especially in urban contexts
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, access, and equity in education
Experience working collaboratively

Nice To Haves

5-10 years experience as a classroom teacher in public schools
Experience supervising or mentoring teachers
Familiarity with state certification requirements
Experience teaching developmental theory
A Terminal degree (MFA/PhD/EdD)
Expertise supporting racialized, ethno-linguistically diverse, and refugee learners
Active art/creative practice
Demonstrated expertise in culturally-responsive pedagogy
Interest in contemporary art discourse and practice