Professor of Practice in Art: Interdisciplinary Practice

NJIT Corp.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NJIT invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Professor of Practice in Art. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate art courses for students across majors, integrate critical context with making, and help shape Arts@NJIT initiatives.

The role engages across NJIT, including the Makerspace and other labs, and supports inclusive learning environments. The appointment is based in the School of Art + Design with opportunities for cross-campus collaboration.

Qualifications

• An MFA or other terminal degree in studio art, new media art, interdisciplinary art, or related field; or equivalent professional stature and achievement.
• Demonstrated teaching, mentoring, workshop, museum/public education, or other educational experience, with evidence of translating practice into learning.
• Evidence of effective collaboration, communication, organization, and follow-through on multi-partner projects.
• Demonstrated ability to support inclusive learning and to work safely with media, tools, and environments used in teaching and practice.
• Active professional creative practice and engagement with the contemporary art field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach accessible undergraduate art courses for students with varied majors and levels of prior art experience.
• Combine making with critical, historical, cultural, ethical, and/or theoretical context to serve campus-wide learning goals.
• Collaborate with School faculty and university partners on course development, outcomes, assessment, and improvement.
• Help implement Arts@NJIT, including planning, outreach, program assessment, and stewardship of resources.
• Organize exhibitions, installations, workshops, talks, critiques, screenings, performances, or student showcases.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Education

MFA or terminal degree in studio art

Tools

Makerspace facilities

Digital fabrication

Job description

NJIT invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Professor of Practice in Art. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate art courses for students across majors, integrate critical context with making, and help shape Arts@NJIT initiatives.

The role engages across NJIT, including the Makerspace and other labs, and supports inclusive learning environments. The appointment is based in the School of Art + Design with opportunities for cross-campus collaboration.