Lecturer in Foundation Studies in Art and Design at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia

Job Description:

Lecturer in Foundation Studies in Art and Design




Job ID: 266384

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:



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Job Summary


Job ID 266384


Position # 40066919


The Department of Art and Design at Augusta University is actively searching for two exceptional candidates to join as full-time Lecturers in Foundation Studies. Teaching responsibilities include four courses per semester within the departmental foundation-level curriculum. Studio courses are situated in the department's BFA and BA degree programs (Drawing I, Drawing II, 2D Design, 3D Design, Color Experience & Theory). Upon need, this position will be expected to teach ART 2010, the department's equivalent to art appreciation. Occasionally, these faculty may teach advanced courses in their specific discipline. These two available positions are non tenure-track faculty positions (9-month contract) with duties anticipated to begin in August 2024.



Responsibilities


Teaching responsibilities include four courses per semester within the departmental foundation-level curriculum. Studio courses are situated in the department's BFA and BA degree programs (Drawing I, Drawing II, 2D Design, 3D Design, Color Experience & Theory). Upon need, this position will be expected to teach ART 2010, the department's equivalent to art appreciation. Occasionally, these faculty may teach advanced courses in their specific discipline.



Required Qualifications


MFA or equivalent terminal degree in the appropriate discipline or its equivalent in training, ability, or experience.


Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:


- Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;


- Evidence of ability as a teacher;


- Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;


- Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,


- Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.



Preferred Qualifications


An established record of teaching experience and artistic practice.



Shift/Salary/Benefits


This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.


The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.


Lecturer: $46,000 - $50,000- The salary is subject to availability of funds.


Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!


Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.


Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.


Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php



College/Department Information


The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for diverse careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.


The Department of Art and Design at Augusta University is a NASAD accredited, multi-disciplinary department, offering comprehensive programs that explore both traditional and contemporary practices in visual and performing arts. Faculty and students are actively engaged in peer-recognized, tier-one level national and international research, scholarship, and creative activities. The department engages students in both cutting-edge technologies and traditional practices facilitating opportunities for faculty and students to engage in interdisciplinary research with departments across the campus including our world-class medical facility and state-of-the-art cyber center.


The department actively participates in the contemporary national and international scenes of art and scholarship through the award-winning Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art and offers a myriad of opportunities for students and community members to experience world-renowned artists from a variety of disciplines each year.



About Us


Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.



Location


Augusta University -


Our Summerville Campus:


2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904



Conditions of Employment


All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.


For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide a course by course educational/credential evaluation.


All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.



Equal Employment Opportunity


Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.



How To Apply


To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Professional References, Philosophy of teaching Augusta University students, and website URL linking to portfolio of work, etc., as one document.



Other Information


This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."


Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.




To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=266384&PostingSeq=1

















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