Visiting Assistant Professor - Art Education (Visual Arts)

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wyoming Department of Visual Arts is seeking a full-time, benefited, one-year renewable contract Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Education and Foundations. This role involves teaching a range of Art Education classes, including Methods I, Methods II, Art Education Practicum, Curriculum Design, and potentially Elementary and Secondary Residencies. The position also requires teaching in a secondary area such as 2D, Color Theory, 3D Foundations, or other studio areas of expertise. The ideal candidate will have K-12 teaching experience, experience teaching in a college/university Art Education curriculum, familiarity with various Art Education pedagogies and philosophies, established scholarly and/or creative research, and experience with diverse media used in Art Education. Desired skills include strong communication (oral, written, digital), collaboration with educators, experience with non-traditional students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities, and involvement in professional organizations. The role will incorporate equitable classroom policies, encouraging diverse viewpoints and utilizing multiple teaching modalities (in-person, online, hybrid). The Art Education Program at UW is the sole four-year program in the state, preparing students for K-12 art teacher licensure. The position is located in the state-of-the-art, LEED Certified Visual Arts Building, with an individual office and faculty studio space provided.

Requirements

• Terminal Degree in field, Master of Fine Arts and/or PhD in Art Education or ABD
• 1 year teaching experience in Art Education and/or Studio
• Demonstrated active professional practice and proficiency in a range of studio techniques and pedagogies applicable to Art Education, Foundations, and Studio Art curricula
• Ability to support and work with the coordinator of the Art Education Program as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere and coordinate teaching with other instructors

Nice To Haves

• PhD, MA, MAT, or MAED in Art Education
• Demonstrated K-12 teaching experience as well as teaching in an Art Education College/University curriculum
• Ability to teach in other department areas with qualified experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ongoing engagement in scholarly, creative, and/or professional activities
• Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and support students from all backgrounds in the classroom and department

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 course load for the academic year potentially including ART 3430: Art Education Methods I, ART 3490: Art Education - Philosophy, Theory and Issues ART 3550: Art Education Practicum, ART 4440: Art Education Methods II, and Foundations classes as needed
• Work collaboratively with other Art Education faculty to maintain communication with partners in Wyoming State Education offices, schools, community colleges and educators throughout the State of Wyoming, and with the College of Education within the University of Wyoming
• Support and work with the coordinator of the Art Education Program to maintain and develop the program as needed
• Provide service to the department as needed
• Assist in the mentoring of BA in Art Education students and work closely with work-study students and post-undergraduate assistants as needed

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions (State contributes 14.94%, employee contributes 3.68%)
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage (medical, dental, vision with competitive employer contributions and 4 deductible options)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, paid winter closure)
• Tuition Waiver (for employees and eligible dependents)
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs (wellness initiatives, counseling services, mental health resources)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level