OPEN POSITIONS
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Adjunct Professor of Studio Art (Drawing and Painting)

Division: Arts and Cultures
Position Type: Part-Time, Academic Year 2024-2025

Application Deadline: June 1, 2024

Reports To: Associate Professor Fabio Ferrari, Chair of the Division of Arts and Cultures

Franklin University Switzerland seeks a dynamic and committed part-time Adjunct Professor of Studio Art specializing in drawing and painting for the 2024-2025 academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and rigorous instruction to undergraduate students in various studio art courses. The position requires expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of studio art, with a focus on fostering creativity and technical proficiency in students.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and teach undergraduate courses in drawing and painting, incorporating a range of traditional and contemporary techniques, concepts, and mediums.
  • Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages experimentation, critical thinking, and artistic growth among students.
  • Provide constructive feedback on student work and facilitate individualized instruction to support student development.
  • Develop and assess course materials, assignments, and learning outcomes in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the studio art curriculum.
  • Maintain regular office hours for student consultation and academic advising.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, and other university service activities as required.

Qualifications:

  • Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree or equivalent in Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Demonstrated expertise in drawing and painting, with a strong portfolio of personal artistic work and teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching studio art courses at the undergraduate level, preferably in a university or college setting.
  • Knowledge of contemporary art practices, art history, and critical theory relevant to drawing and painting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage time and resources.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter outlining their qualifications and teaching philosophy, a portfolio of personal artwork, and contact information for three professional references to Associate Professor Fabio Ferrari (fferrari@fus.edu), Chair of the Division of Arts and Cultures, by June 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Franklin University Switzerland is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Adjunct Professor of Studio Art (Sculpture)

Division: Arts and Cultures
Position Type: Part-Time, Academic Year 2024-2025

Application Deadline: June 1, 2024

Reports To: Associate Professor Fabio Ferrari, Chair of the Division of Arts and Cultures

Franklin University Switzerland seeks a dynamic and committed part-time Adjunct Professor of Studio Art specializing in sculpture for the 2024-2025 academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and rigorous instruction to undergraduate students in various studio art courses. The position requires expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of studio art, with a focus on fostering creativity and technical proficiency in students.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and teach undergraduate courses in sculpture, incorporating a range of traditional and contemporary techniques, concepts, and mediums.
  • Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages experimentation, critical thinking, and artistic growth among students.
  • Provide constructive feedback on student work and facilitate individualized instruction to support student development.
  • Develop and assess course materials, assignments, and learning outcomes in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the studio art curriculum.
  • Maintain regular office hours for student consultation and academic advising.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and other university service activities as required.

Qualifications:

  • Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree or equivalent in Studio Art, Sculpture, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Demonstrated expertise in sculpture, with a strong portfolio of personal artistic work and teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching studio art courses at the undergraduate level, preferably in a university or college setting.
  • Knowledge of contemporary art practices, art history, and critical theory relevant to sculpture.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage time and resources.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter outlining their qualifications and teaching philosophy, a portfolio of personal artwork, and contact information for three professional references to Associate Professor Fabio Ferrari (fferrari@fus.edu), Chair of the Division of Arts and Cultures, by June 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Franklin University Switzerland is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

At the moment there are no open administrative positions.

Franklin University Switzerland is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse international communities. For further information, please see www.fus.edu.

Franklin University Switzerland, in compliance with U.S. applicable federal law and with the Swiss Gender Equality Act, does not practice or permit discrimination in employment, job placement, promotion, or other economic benefits on the basis of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, political affiliation, veteran status.

All members of the Franklin community are encouraged to work towards achieving a more open, fair, and tolerant community, by giving their affirmative contribution in all areas of life and work at the University to eliminate patterns of discrimination and ignorance about one another that obscure our recognition of human dignity and individuality.

It is the policy of the University not to discriminate in its recruitment, admission, and retention of students. The University’s policies affecting students will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner with regard and not limited to the following: admission, recruitment, housing, and other facilities, access to course offerings, counseling, financial assistance, employment assistance, health and insurance benefits and services, marital and parental status, athletics, and educational programs and activities.

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