Assistant Professor, 3D Foundations

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a passionate Assistant Professor in 3D Foundations to inspire students through innovative teaching and creative research. This role emphasizes advancing equity and inclusivity within the arts, making it ideal for candidates committed to fostering a diverse learning environment. You will engage in hands-on teaching, mentoring, and contribute to a vibrant academic community. Join a forward-thinking university dedicated to artistic excellence and social impact, where your expertise will help shape the next generation of artists in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent experience required.
• Significant record of peer-reviewed creative activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 courses each semester in 3D Foundations.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

3D Fabrication

Sculpture

Teaching

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Education

MFA or equivalent experience

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The School of Art is part of the College of Visual & Performing Arts, a community of artists with over 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students. It is the largest visual and performing arts unit in the University of North Carolina system and is recognized for its comprehensive array of graduate programs and the success of its graduates. The School of Art enrolls over 500 undergraduate majors and offers degrees in Art Education, Art History, Arts Administration, Animation, New Media and Design, Painting, Printmaking and Drawing, Photography, and Sculpture and Ceramics. Housed in a first-rate facility and located next door to the acclaimed Weatherspoon Art Museum, the School of Art features the Greensboro Project Space gallery-an experimental site in a vibrant downtown that is also home to the Elsewhere Museum, the International Civil Rights Museum, and numerous other cultural institutions.

Position Number	000878
Functional Title	Assistant Professor, 3D Foundations
Position Type	Tenure Stream
Position Eclass	FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary	The University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Art seeks to fill a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in 3D Foundations. The School of Art seeks applications from artists who are experienced and actively engaged in advancing equity and inclusivity. UNC Greensboro is a minority-serving institution with an undergraduate population of 54% ethnic minority students and 67% female students. The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of nearly 18,000 students, including 3,600 graduate students, and 2,600 faculty and staff, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. UNC Greensboro is in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. The School of Art's curriculum introduces students to a variety of conceptual and material approaches to sculpture. A candidate would contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, professional creative activity, and service to the academic community. Candidates will be expected to articulate their understanding of how systems of inequity shape disciplinary knowledge, typical practices in their field and university environments, and how those understandings inform their pedagogy. Candidates will have strengths in traditional 3D practices including basic fabrication in wood and metal, clay, mold-making, assemblage and installation. Responsibilities: Continue developing diversity competencies such as racial literacy and culturally responsive pedagogy in Foundations Teach 3 courses each semester in 3D Foundations and related areas Pursue an active and rigorous program of creative research Advise undergraduate and graduate students Supervise and mentor student research projects and theses Provide service to the department, college, university, and community
Minimum Qualifications	MFA or equivalent experience Significant record of peer-reviewed creative activity Broad knowledge of historical and contemporary global practices in the visual arts Ability to situate your field in a social (cultural, historical) context *
Preferred Qualifications	MFA in Sculpture, Ceramics, or 3D Design Experience working with a variety of traditional and contemporary sculptural processes and diverse materials 2+ years of teaching experience preferred
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants	To apply for the position, electronically submit the following as Word or PDF: statement of interest articulating qualifications, particularly in areas of inclusivity and equity curriculum vitae creative research statement professional portfolio (20 works with image list or captions) teaching philosophy portfolio of student work (20 works with image list or captions) list of 3 references with names, email addresses, and phone numbers
Recruitment Range	Salary commensurate with experience
Org #-Department	School of Art - 12203
Job Open Date	10/21/2024
For Best Consideration Date	11/10/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year	9
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