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Adjunct Instructor: Foundations Program

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Denton, Texas, United States

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Title: Adjunct Instructor: Foundations Program

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

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: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

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

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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.

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