Assistant Professor of Arts Administration

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Arts Administration to educate and inspire future leaders in the arts. This role involves teaching courses on arts entrepreneurship and administration, mentoring students, and contributing to research in the field. The position is designed for individuals with a strong background in visual arts and management, committed to fostering a diverse learning environment. Join a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in arts education and make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in arts administration or related field.
• Professional experience as an artist or in arts management.

Responsibilities

• Teach arts administration and entrepreneurship courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Conduct research in the field of arts administration.

Skills

Arts Administration

Arts Management

Teaching

Research

Advising Students

Education

Master's degree in Arts Administration

Bachelor's degree in related field

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 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 2,600 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 (CVPA), 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 Greensboro Cultural Center, Tanger Center for Performing Arts, the International Civil Rights Museum, and numerous other cultural institutions.

UNC Greensboro is a minority-serving institution with an undergraduate population of 52% ethnic minority students and 66% 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 more than 18,000 students, including 3,500 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system.

The Arts Administration Program is an interdisciplinary arts program that engages in teaching and research about visual and performing arts. The mission of the Arts Administration Program is to educate students in preparation for leadership, advocacy and service in the profession of arts administration and arts management. The program addresses areas of study such as programming, business strategy, nonprofit management, entrepreneurship, marketing/communications, fundraising, financial management, law, and organizational behavior specific to the arts. The Program serves undergraduate students who want to work in nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, arts businesses, start their own arts business or nonprofit, or be a professional artist. In the future, the Program may also collaborate with graduate programs in the School of Art and across the CVPA. The Program has two full time faculty members, including this position, and two adjunct faculty members.

Applicants should submit the following via the online application process.
* Cover Letter
* CV/Resume including all academic, teaching, research, and professional experience
* One syllabus of university-level course previously taught by the applicant or equivalent for professional workshops
*Teaching Statement that addresses experience with promoting student success among diverse populations of students
* Name and contact information for at least three references

Additional materials such as letters of reference, portfolio, additional sample syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness, links to websites, publications, etc. are welcome.

Questions about the position may be directed to Hannah Grannemann, Director of the Arts Administration Program and Search Committee Chair at [e-mail].

Position Number	998702
Functional Title	Assistant Professor of Arts Administration
Position Type	Tenure Stream
Position Eclass	FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary	The Arts Administration Program seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Arts Administration with an individual with professional experience as a visual artist or in managing a visual art or design business to teach arts entrepreneurship, arts administration, and related subjects to undergraduate students. UNCG values the diversity of its student body and is committed to attracting a diverse and inclusive applicant pool for this position. Responsibilities include: Teaching 3 courses per semester. In the first year, courses are likely to include AAD 202 Arts Administration and Entrepreneurship, AAD 376 Micro-Enterprise for Creatives, and AAD 498 Internships in Arts Administration. Descriptions of these courses can be found at catalog.uncg.edu. Currently this position teaches undergraduate students but may teach graduate students in the future; Working with the Program Director, Director of the School of Art, and School of Art faculty in shaping the long-term development of the Program with respect to curriculum, advising, recruitment, student relations, internship placement, career readiness and job search support, community and cross-campus collaborations, new programs, and more; Advise and mentor undergraduate students. In the future, advising and mentorship may include graduate students; Conduct research and/or creative activity that contributes to the candidate's field of expertise to satisfy progress towards tenure; Provide Program, College, University, and professional/community service as required. The successful candidate will: Have current knowledge of the national and international field of professional practice and arts entrepreneurship in the visual arts; Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching; Have experience or an interest in online teaching; Demonstrate effectiveness in advising students and/or mentoring early career employees; Have experience with and commitment to inclusive teaching and career mentoring practices Demonstrate ability to contribute ideas and competently execute teaching and service responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications	A Master's degree or higher in arts administration, arts management, arts leadership, studio art, design, or related field in the arts, business, or management, or a Bachelor's degree plus equivalent professional practice. Professional experience as an artist and/or arts entrepreneur and/or management-level positions in an arts organization, business, such as a museum, gallery, design agency, or studio. At least one semester as an instructor of record at the university level or other relevant teaching experience, such as courses or workshops for professional artists.
Preferred Qualifications	At least one year as an instructor of record at the university level. At least three years of professional experience as an artist and/or arts entrepreneur and/or management-level positions in an arts organization, business, such as a museum, gallery, design agency, or studio.
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range	Salary commensurate with experience
Org #-Department	School of Art - 12203
Job Open Date	12/20/2024
For Best Consideration Date	01/13/2025
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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