Adjunct Assistant Instructor : Foundations
Adjunct Assistant Instructor : Foundations
- 511244
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Adjunct
Title: Adjunct Assistant Instructor : Foundations
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Asst
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design
Department: UNT-Foundations-136330
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE:
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
About Us - Values Overview:
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 assistant colleague with expertise in Design, Visual Art, or a related discipline, and an understanding of varied approaches to teaching within the Foundations curriculum. The program follows a lecture/lab course format, with students participating in a weekly lecture as one cohort and completing hands-on work in separate studio sessions.
Minimum Qualifications
MFA in Visual Art, Design, or related discipline.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
N/A
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.
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:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
