Part-time Faculty, Visual Arts

Summary of Position Teach studio art classes in one or more of the following: visual foundations, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, digital media, photography, and graphic design. Must be available to meet with students outside of class contact times. The Department of Art includes 8 full-time faculty and 10 part-time faculty and enrolls approximately 250 art majors. The vibrant and progressive NASAD accredited department offers a comprehensive undergraduate program in Studio Art and Art Education. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university-provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity:

YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for lifelong learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Qualifications and Competencies Minimum Qualifications:

At least a Master of Fine Arts degree in any visual art discipline. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience.

Physical Requirements:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary:

work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other Sedentary criteria aremet. Supplemental Information Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At the time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided electronically or in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date, and Registrar's signature. Portfolio of 20 examples of personal work and student work (if available) as one PDF and/or URL electronic format. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have at least a Master of Fine Arts degree in any visual art discipline? Yes No Required Question