Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Interdiscipli...

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Collective Bargaining Agreement: This position is governed by the MSCA collective bargaining agreement

Hours: 37.5

Salary Range: $68,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:

MassArt invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to lead and shape the newly developed Creative Entrepreneurship Minor. We seek a dynamic, visionary, educator-practitioner committed to interdisciplinary teaching, curricular innovation, and program leadership at the intersection of the arts, business, technology, and social impact.

This is a unique opportunity to design and implement a curriculum that empowers students to transform creative ideas into sustainable ventures and social enterprises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development & Teaching:
  • Develop and teach undergraduate courses in creative entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary practice.
  • Collaborate with faculty across departments (e.g., fine arts, design, humanities, sciences, business, technology and library) to deliver a rich and diverse curriculum.
  • Advise students enrolled in the minor and mentor them on project development, internships, and career paths.
  
  

• Program Leadership:
  
  • Provide intellectual and administrative leadership for the Creative Entrepreneurship Minor.
  • Oversee and coordinate the design, assessment, and continual improvement of the minor's curriculum.
  • Schedule classes and coordinate faculty teaching assignments in collaboration with the department chair and academic dean.
    
• External Partnerships & Community Engagement:
  
  • Establish and maintain relationships with external partners including creative professionals, startups, arts organizations, funders, and incubators.
  • Build networks for student internships, mentorships, and experiential learning opportunities.
    
• Scholarship/Professional Practice:
  
  • Maintain an active scholarly or creative research agenda relevant to interdisciplinary entrepreneurship, innovation, or creative economies.
  • Participate in academic service and contribute to the life of the department and institution.
  
  

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (e.g., MFA, MBA, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field such as arts, design, entrepreneurship, business, creative industries, interdisciplinary studies, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and program administration.
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
A record of creative, entrepreneurial, or scholarly work that bridges disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading or launching interdisciplinary programs.
• Experience working with external partners and community organizations.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, resource development, donor cultivation, foundations, and/or public-private partnerships to support program growth and student initiatives.
A collaborative and innovative teaching philosophy that supports diverse learners.

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. .

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

To Apply:

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, and vision for the Creative Entrepreneurship Minor.
  
• Curriculum vitae.
  
• A statement of creative/scholarly practice.
  
• Contact information for three references.