Career Opportunities with Franklin University Switzerland

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.

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.

Director of Marketing and Communications

Department: Office of Marketing
Reports to: President

Overall Responsibilities

Franklin University Switzerland is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Marketing and Communications leader for an exceptional opportunity to support Franklin’s Strategic Plan. Reporting directly to the President and working closely with the Vice President of Admissions & Enrollment and the Director of Advancement and Alumni, the Director, along with their team, will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and measuring the University’s marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal.

The Director must be able to create and lead a team of experts by example and interact with stakeholders on a regular basis to enhance the reputation and distinctive brand identity of Franklin University Switzerland, as a unique liberal arts educational model.

The role also requires a deep understanding of the marketing funnel and customer journey, nurturing prospective students from awareness to consideration to decision, and devising strategies to create loyalty, brand advocacy, and engagement for existing students and alumni.

Key Responsibilities and duties

• Serve as an active member of the President’s Cabinet, representing the University as a whole, in the important deliberations of this group as they advise the President. As a key member of the President's Cabinet, participate in strategic planning, execution, assessment, and work collaboratively with leadership across the institution to support key University priorities and development opportunities.
• Lead and implement integrated, comprehensive communication and marketing strategies for student recruitment, reputation, and Alumni engagement.
• Champion the Franklin University Switzerland brand, serving as primary brand ambassador.
• Stimulate and coordinate media interest in the University through press releases, media request responses, and targeted media contacts.
• Provide editorial direction and supervise the design, production, and distribution of all Franklin’s marketing and communication publications and printed material working in close collaboration with relevant colleagues. Oversee and ensure editing for the highest level of professionalism in all written communication that represents the Franklin’s voice.
• Oversee Franklin University Switzerland’s digital marketing efforts including website design, brand alignment, maintenance, and efficacy.
• Establish and maintain an up-to-date campus events calendar, using the website homepage and social media to promote Franklin University Switzerland’s vibrant campus life.
• Ensure stories featuring students, alumni, faculty, and staff are routinely shared internally and externally.
• Oversee market research—working with outside vendors as needed.
• Provide expertise and advice to campus leadership regarding internal and external public relations matters.
• In collaboration with the President and the Vice President for Finance and Administration and other key leaders including the Vice President of Admissions, create annual budget priorities. Plan and monitor expenditures, providing budget reports in conjunction with effectiveness reports.
• Ensure efficient and clear project management and workflow processes for the Communication and Marketing department, creating broadly shared expectations for customer service to internal campus constituents.
• Actively participate in campus life, to ensure deep awareness of the Franklin University story as it continues to evolve.
• Represent Franklin University Switzerland through participation in regular meetings of system-wide communicators.

Mindset, competence, and experience

• 5-7 years of professional experience in communication, marketing or advertising
• Excellent written and oral communication skills both in English (C1 required) and Italian (C1 preferred).
• Proven experience working with social media, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), web accessibility best practices, web content management, and web application testing.
• Demonstrated appetite for innovation and eagerness to continue to learn as new media options emerge.
• Professionalism appropriate to represent the campus with internal and external audiences, including major industry partners.
• Experience working in highly collegial environments requiring interpersonal communication competence, initiative, listening, and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated understanding of the higher education environment.

Key Competencies for Franklin University Switzerland Leaders:

• Strategic Vision
• Leading and Inspiring
• Self-awareness.
• Fostering uniqueness.
• Effectiveness
• Continuously evolving.

Position Type

Full-Time position. Applicants can expect a welcoming, international and intercultural working and academic environment filled by a strong sense of companionship and belongingness.

Franklin University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For further information, please see the university website: https://www.fus.edu/.

How to apply

For consideration by the search committee, candidates are asked to submit the following documents in PDF format via LinkedIn following this link.

• Current CV
• A letter of interest that addresses key areas of the job description
• Contact information of three references.
• Portfolio

Apply via Linkedin at the following link https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1499323993 or send to: hr@fus.edu to the attention of Mrs Joanna Bradford

Please note that due to Swiss visa and work permit regulations, applications from Swiss or EU nationals will be given priority in the evaluation process.