Job Summary
The Art Program in the Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Painting. The Bower School of Music & the Arts currently offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art as well as minors in both art and art history. The Mission of the Art Program is to educate students and the community in the creation and appreciation of the visual arts; emphasize the importance of context in art history and contemporary culture; provide students with a clear sense of direction towards a career in the creative industries; and teach art with a lively awareness of both global perspectives and local responsibilities.
The Assistant Professor of Painting will teach a range of courses serving undergraduate students in the B.A. Art degree program; be closely involved with curriculum development at the course and program level; participate in program and departmental meetings; advance a personal research/creative scholarship agenda; and pursue service opportunities in the University and community. It is expected that this faculty member will evolve the curriculum to respond to contemporary developments in art and actively assist with recruitment and retention of art students.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.
Full position and application details at https://fgcu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/eaglejobs/job/Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor–Painting_R0006829