Talladega College is seeking a qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial Fine Arts Chair/Assistant Professor. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position that reports to the Dean of the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts and is slated to begin Fall 2024.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in traditional, blended, and online formats
• Recruit, employ, supervise, and evaluate faculty
• Engage faculty in shared governance
• Advise and monitor academic advising
• Recruit and retain students
• Recommend a schedule of classes to be offered in the department each semester
• Administer college policies and procedures
• Ensure the curriculum is robust and relevant
• Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
• Actively serve on college committees
• Review and revise department catalog information
• Project a professional, positive, and upbeat disposition
• Meet established deadlines
• Utilize and remain current with the college’s and instructional technologies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A terminal degree in Fine Arts or equivalent degree from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered.
• Evidence of successful college teaching experience is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Terminal degree with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in traditional media 3-D courses (e.g., ceramics and/or sculpture)

Applications must include:

1. A Talladega College application
2. A cover letter addressing the qualifications
3. A teaching philosophy
4. A reference letter
5. A current curriculum vita
6. Copies of all transcripts
7. Art portfolio
8. Names, addresses, titles, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least 3 professional references

TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER