Adjunct Instructor: Foundations Program

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Department Summary

The Foundations Program serves as the gateway and first-year experience to all incoming students. It is the core of all undergraduate degree programs in the College of Visual Art and Design at The University of North Texas (UNT). Coursework in the Foundations Program introduces visual problem solving and critical thinking strategies incorporating/studying culture and history, and the practice of various art/design forms across disciplines to prepare students for rigorous college courses in visual art, design, art education, and art history.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Foundations Program in the College of Visual Arts and Design seeks an adjunct colleague with expertise in a Design, Visual Art, or related discipline/s, and who understands various approaches in teaching in the Foundations curriculum. The Foundations Program, at the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas, has a lecture/lab format of course delivery (i.e., classroom learning in a once week lecture as one cohort and with hands-on work in separate studios). The adjunct faculty will work closely with the Foundations Director and faculty to facilitate the success of student learning to achieve a cohesive curriculum goal for all students.

The adjunct faculty in the Foundations Program must be able to:

1. teach students to understand creative processes, the transferability of skill, and conceptual thinking in art and design disciplines
2. teach media at the Foundations level (teach students an understanding of and apply the elements and principles of art and design in various media, e.g., drawing, 2D and 3D design, time-based, lens-based, and digital, etc.) within a thematic and conceptual framework.

The anticipated need is for adjunct instructors whose duties may include, but are not limited to, teaching the following courses. This position may require occasionally stepping in as a substitute at an hourly rate.

ART1600 Foundations: Perception and Translation

ART1700 Foundations: Space (physical, temporal, and virtual)

ART1800 Foundations: Narrative and Representation

ART1900 Foundations: Systems and Transformations

Minimum Qualifications

MFA in Visual Art, Design, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

A demonstrated ability to teach and make connections across various (2D/3D/time-based, etc.) disciplines in visual art and design.

A demonstrated ability to mentor students.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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