Assistant Professor of Art Education

Utah State University
Salary commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits.
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 07, 2025
Assistant Professor of Art Education Requisition ID: 2024-8537 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: Caine College of the Arts Department: Art & Design Advertised Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Overview Utah State University's Art + Design Department is seeking a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art Education. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of teaching within a K-12 curriculum (or extensive, related experiences teaching these age groups), experience teaching in a university setting, ability to foster studio art-making skills in future educators, and demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and student success. The position is defined as 50% teaching, 40% research/creative activity, 10% service. This is a tenure-track position beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year anticipated to start in August 2025. Responsibilities Initial teaching load to include: Secondary Art Methods Clinical Experience in Teaching Student Teaching Supervision Other art foundation courses as appropriate to department needs Supervise student teaching and clinical field experiences, including regular contact with both the students and the mentor teachers. Participate in the annual portfolio review of BFA Art Education students. Mentor undergraduate student projects and grants (research, creative, and/or pedagogical). Recruitment activities for Art Education. Student advising. Serve on department, college, and university committees. Create and produce creative activity/research to remain current in the profession. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree (MFA art or PhD art education) with substantial K-12 education background/experience. Experience teaching art with students grades K-12, preferably in public or private schools. Demonstrated passion and dedication to student success. Be well-versed in contemporary pedagogical issues and practices related to school-based art teaching. Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally/regionally to supervise pre-service student teachers. Cleared background check (BCI/FBI) upon hire. Preferred Qualifications: MFA with additional graduate degree (M.Ed., PhD, etc.) in art education. 2 or more years of teaching experience at the university level. Valid teacher certification/lincensure in art (K-12) and working knowledge of state licensing requirements, curriculum standards, and resources. Experience supervising and providing evidence-based, constructive feedback to pre-service student teachers. Experience advising/mentoring undergraduate students, especially original undergraduate research, creative projects, and educational initiatives. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV Cover Letter (no more than 3 pages, addressing how you fit the minimum and preferred qualifications) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10 10 - 15 images of your work and/or writing sample (maximum length of 25 pages or 10,000 words). to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10 State of Teaching Philosophy which includes 10 - 15 images of student work to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10 Unofficial transcripts of academic work (official transcripts required before hiring) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10 Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile (we will contact your references if you are a finalist for the position). Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits. ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. University Highlights Art + Design Department Housed in the Caine College of the Arts at USU and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the Department of Art + Design has a century-long history and a suite of well-established and highly regarded programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. (Please see https://cca.usu.edu/art/ for a complete listing of all academic programs in the department and their curricula.) The department features approximately twelve exhibitions a year in the beautifully remodeled Tippetts and Eccles Galleries; this includes a national juried exhibition for current BFA and MFA students. The department also works closely with the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art to engage students from across the university in arts programming. In addition to programs on the Logan Campus, the department has faculty on the USU Eastern campuses in Price and Blanding, Utah, and delivers courses by electronic and hybrid instructional systems to USU's six other regional campuses and numerous county centers around the state. Utah State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Caine College of the Arts The Caine College of the Arts (CCA) seeks to make the arts more visible, more innovative, and more fully integrated into the intellectual life of Utah State University and the communities it serves. The CCA is a collaborative community, representing the collective strengths and voices of the arts and it acts as a conduit for connecting people and programs. The CCA offers a visiting artist program that brings important artists, designers, and scholars to campus, is home to award-winning faculty, features a world-class performance hall, offers internships with prominent artists and designers, and operates several international study opportunities. The College houses the Departments of Art + Design, Music, and Theatre Arts, and is closely affiliated with the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art on the USU campus. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 01/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8537/assistant-professor-of-art-education/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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