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Pittsburg State University Career Site Minimal is Hiring an Assistant Professor - Art Education/Studio/Gallery Near Pittsburg, KS
The Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences at Pittsburg State University invites applications for a tenure-earning position in Art Education, Studio Art and Gallery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in K-12 Art Education theory and practice, Primary and Secondary Methods of Art Education ad Supervision of pre-service teachers as well as teaching of Studio area within their expertise.
- Additional responsibilities will include assisting with gallery management and arts community development for Porter Hall’s 3 gallery spaces.
- Other Service duties may include mentoring students, participation in departmental reviews, student recruitment, service to the department, college, university, and community, for example those committee’s related to the art education emphasis as it interfaces with the College of Education and its programs, continual development of the art education emphasis and providing support to other institutional efforts.
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire:
- PhD in Art Education with studio experience or MFA in a related visual art discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning and teaching experience beyond graduate TA level.
- Candidates must have K-12 educational system art teaching experience and familiarity with a variety of traditional studio materials and methods.
- Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching along with the ability and desire to develop a scholarly research program commensurate with the expectations of the department.
- Additionally, applicants should have a willingness to develop courses as needed to keep Department of Art Curriculum up to date.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Evidence of and commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
- The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and at least two years of successful college/university level teaching experience in art education pedagogy and studio, as well as leadership experience in community arts/ gallery programming.
Job Type: Unclassified, Faculty, Tenure Earning
Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check.
Position Start Date: August 12, 2024
Application Documents Required*:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcript
- 20 image Portfolio of Personal Work
- 20 image Portfolio of Student Work
- Evaluations of Teaching (if available)
- Names and contact information of three references
*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload
First Consideration Date: January 20, 2024; position will remain open until filled
Search Committee Chair: Olivia Timmons, Assistant Instructional Professor, Chair of Search Committee (otimmons@pittstate.edu or 620-235-4309)
Position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The Department of Art
The Department of Art at Pittsburg State University seeks to provide an exceptionally high-quality education for those students committed to learning in the visual arts by providing a relevant, integrated, and comprehensive curriculum that expands their artistic, intellectual, and professional abilities through developing knowledge and skills in art (history, theory, pedagogy, and studio.) Pittsburg State University offers B.F.A. degrees with emphasis options in Art Education, 2D Studio Art, 3D Studio Art, or Illustration & Visual Storytelling. Through curricular, interdisciplinary, and campus-based programs, along with directed outreach to the four-state region, the Department of Art creates opportunities for the Pittsburg State University general student body as well as the broader community to engage with visual arts. The department also provides the Pittsburg State University campus and community with exhibits of contemporary art and lecture presentations in their two professional gallery spaces and one student gallery space.
Learn more about the department at http://www.pittstate.edu/department/art/
The College of Arts and Sciences
In keeping with the university's mission emphasizing transformational experiences for students and the broader community, members of the College of Arts and Sciences are actively engaged in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors and service, with excellence in teaching students being our number one priority.
The College of Arts and Sciences is noted for its size and diversity of offerings. It is comprised of 11 departments and one school offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as a number of affiliations across colleges. Our college accounts for the majority of course offerings in the university’s general education package as well as the largest number of student majors among the four university colleges.
For more information, see the College of Arts and Sciences web page at: www.pittstate.edu/artsci/index.html
Additional Information:
Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution in southeastern Kansas, enrolling approximately 6,000 students annually. The institution has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. For more information, see: http://www.pittstate.edu.
Pittsburg, with a population of approximately 19,000 residents, is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000 residents. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. Air Travel is through Joplin Regional Airport, NW Arkansas Regional Airport, or Springfield Airport. For more information, see: http://www.pittks.org.
Job Summary
Full Time
$48k-74k (estimate)
11/02/2023
05/30/2024
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