Assistant Professor of Art; Ceramics, 3-D Design

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Assistant Professor of Art
Search #56688

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art
The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art in the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for of the position of Assistant Professor of Art with an emphasis in Ceramics and Three-Dimensional Studio Art. Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving more than 20,000 students in fall 2011, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. In 2011, Georgia Southern was named the fourth most popular university in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s “Top 20 Most Popular Universities.” The nearly 700-acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island. The nearly 700 acre park- like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.
Within this setting, the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art offers these undergraduate degree programs: B.F.A. 2D or 3D Studio, B.F.A. Graphic Design, B.A. Studio Arts, and B.A. Art History, with course offerings in Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Jewelry/Metals, Painting, Printmaking, Paper and Book Arts, Photography, and Sculpture. The Department also offers a B.S. in Graphic Communications Management and the M.F.A. degree with focus in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Graphic Design. Twenty-four full-time faculty members teach 450+ undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. The Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Three galleries and a sculpture garden are housed in a newly constructed, state-of-the-art gallery and Black Box Theatre facility, the Center for Art & Theatre. Permanent collections include the Southern Folk Art Research Center and the Georgia Artists Collection. The visual arts are experienced by all students on campus and are highly respected as an essential facet of the University’s liberal arts mission.

Position Description.
Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor of Art with an emphasis in Ceramics/Three Dimensional Studio Art will teach foundations and undergraduate through graduate levels of Ceramics, as well as other teaching assignments which may be required based on program need. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active creative research agenda including juried exhibitions of regional, national, and international scope. The successful applicant also will oversee the operation of the ceramics studio including all equipment, supplies and safety measures. Other responsibilities include supervising, advising, and mentoring students and teaching assistants in the Ceramics program, and the management and direction of the bi-annual Club Mud public sale. Faculty in the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art actively participate in policy, curriculum and program development, and community outreach programming for the Department. The position requires a terminal degree and is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.






Required Qualifications:

• M.F.A. in Studio with a specialization or concentration in field of Ceramics from an accredited institution by August 1, 2012
• Active exhibition record with demonstrated scholarship and potential for substantial notoriety in field
• 2 years or more full-time teaching experience
• Experience and knowledge with traditional techniques and contemporary digital techniques
• Ability to supervise studio operation, safety procedures and maintain studio equipment
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching first-year students
• Experience with assessment and accreditation
• Preference will be shown to individuals with interest in cross-disciplinary teaching and integration of
  technology and industrial practices within their curriculum.
  Screening of applications begins September 15, 2011, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2012. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references in addition to the following hard-copy items:
• Statement of teaching philosophy;
• Artist’s Statement
• Sample syllabi for all courses within discipline of expertise
• A digital portfolio (readable on a Mac) on a CD or DVD, should be clearly labeled and contain 3
  folders: one with images of applicant’s work, one with images of students’ artworks, and one with all
  text files in PDF file format.
• Materials will be returned only if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included with the application.
  Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation Applications and nominations should be sent to:
  Christina Lemon, Search Chair, Search # 56688 Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art
  Georgia Southern University
  P. O. Box 8032
  Statesboro GA 30460-8032
  Electronic mail: clemon@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-5358

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu, http://class.georgiasouthern.edu, or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/art. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.