Visiting Assistant Professor in Art & Technology
About The Position
The Department of Art is part of the School of Art + Design within the College of Design. The Art Department offers BA/BS/BFA and MFA degrees, with curriculum in ceramics, art & technology, fibers, sculpture, metalsmithing and jewelry, printmaking, painting, and photography. The department has 19 tenure-related faculty, 13 instructors, approximately 20 graduate students, and 550 undergraduate majors. The University of Oregon is the flagship institution of higher learning in Oregon and enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students. The UO’s 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland. The Visiting Assistant Professor in Art & Technology will assume teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position includes teaching 6 courses (in a 3-term quarter system) and sharing BFA and MFA teaching responsibilities. Courses to be taught include lower-division and upper-division Art & Technology courses, and independent studies with BFA and MFA students. The position will also include shared responsibilities for oversight in the program and departmental service. Visiting faculty are expected to be on campus and participate in a full range of departmental activities.
Requirements
- MFA degree or equivalent terminal degree
- 5 years professional experience
- A documented record of recent creative work, demonstrated through a professional or scholarly portfolio, that provides evidence of ongoing creative production such as exhibitions, screenings, publications, or comparable professional outputs.
- Visiting faculty must hold a like or relevant position at another institution OR have recently obtained a terminal degree.
- A strong understanding of Art & Technology practices in the expanded field
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and facilitate student learning
- Ability to conduct independent, high-quality scholarship or creative practice
Responsibilities
- Assume teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Teach 6 courses in a 3-term quarter system.
- Share BFA and MFA teaching responsibilities.
- Teach lower-division and upper-division Art & Technology courses.
- Teach independent studies with BFA and MFA students.
- Share responsibilities for oversight in the program.
- Participate in departmental service.
- Be on campus and participate in a full range of departmental activities.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
