2024-09-20
Loyola University Maryland
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Baltimore
Maryland
21210
United States
Loyola University Maryland Main Campus
Full time
R-0000000238
Position Title
Assistant Professor (Visual Arts)
Employee Type
Office/Department
Work Environment
Job Type
Anticipated Start Date
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date
Position Duties
Loyola University Maryland's Department of Visual & Performing Arts invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Studio Arts. We are seeking a diverse and dynamic candidate with experience in interdisciplinary studio art practices in combination with a deep commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship. Tenure-track faculty teach three courses per semester and engage actively in creative practice/research related to their chosen area(s) of expertise. In addition to teaching and research expectations, tenure-track faculty have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate students and participate in meaningful ways in the life of the department and university.
The successful candidate will possess a passion for creative work with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical issues within the realms of art and visual culture. The department is looking to utilize our existing studios, especially in printmaking. In addition, we value experienced artists who can speak to the experience of supporting oneself through creative ventures and teach students the skills of professional practices.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled."
Responsibilities:
- Engage in creative work and contribute to the department's artistic community
- Teach undergraduate courses (typically 3/3 load) in visual arts, fostering critical thinking and creative exploration
- Mentor and advise undergraduate students, supporting their artistic development
- Contribute to departmental and university service activities
- Stay current with developments in the field and contribute to scholarship in the visual arts
Application Materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of application describing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, and approach to mentorship
- Artist/research statement addressing the themes evident in the work samples submitted and the broader theoretical foundations of your practice
- Uploaded PDF Portfolio of creative work (20 images with image list)
- Uploaded PDF Portfolio of student work and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness
Please note that:
- A Statement addressing how your work and pedagogy would contribute to the DEIJ goals of the program, department, and institution
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
will be solicited for candidates shortlisted for the position.
Additionally, copies of transcripts will be solicited for finalists
Please Note: Successful candidates for any faculty position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Frequently cited statistics show that women and people of underrepresented groups apply to jobs only when they meet 100 percent of the job qualifications. Loyola University Maryland encourages individuals to break those statistics. No candidate ever meets 100 percent of the requested qualifications. Loyola seeks applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to its educational mission. We look forward to your application.
Required Qualifications:
- Diverse and inclusive perspective
- Proficiency in philosophy and theory related to visual arts
- Strong commitment to creative work and research with a demonstrable record of excellence
- Dedication to undergraduate teaching and mentorship
- Ability to teach sections of Studio Arts’ 2d Design foundations course on a regular basis
- Active and inclusive pedagogical practices
- Comprehensive understanding of current issues in art history, theory, and criticism
- Earned terminal degree (including M.F.A.)
Desired Qualifications:
- Strength in printmaking
- Exploration of interdisciplinary connections between mediums
- Expertise or interest in one or several of the following mediums: printmaking, clay, mixed media, contemporary drawing, book arts, medical illustration, arts administration
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
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