Adjunct Assistant: Foundations Program

Adjunct Assistant:

Foundations Program Denton, TX Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications French Spanish Lecture-based instruction Student mentoring Arabic Cantonese Mid-level American Sign Language Vietnamese Farsi Tagalog Teaching visual art Higher education teaching Master's degree in fine arts

Teaching Master of Fine Arts Full Job Description Title:

Adjunct Assistant:

Foundations Program 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:

Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility:

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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 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. 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 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, 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.