Assistant Professor of Art

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Job Title : Assistant Professor of Art

Department : Art

Reports To : Chair of Art Dept.

Location : On-site

FLSA Status : Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities : Help manage the Art and Photography Majors

Summary Description : Assistant Professor of Art

Essential Functions :

• As an intentionally Christian academic community, Christian employees are hired to advance the mission of Carson-Newman as expressed in our strategic plan, Acorns to Oaks.
• This position is for an Assistant Professor of Art. Duties include : teaching responsibilities, management and continual improvement of the Bachelor of Arts curriculum in Art, Design, and Photography, academic advising, faculty committee assignments and campus activity participation, involvement in events and / or required departmental tasks, and professional practice within the field of Art, Design, and / or Photography.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education : MFA or equivalent in Photography or Graphic Design / Visual Communications.

Experience : Teaching experience at the college / university level is preferred.

Required Skills : Candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Art will teach courses in the Photography Major, as well as courses in Graphic Design and art foundations at all undergraduate levels.

The Carson-Newman Photography Major combines analog, film-based and digital photography instruction. An ability to teach analog film-based photography is preferred, along with a broad range of skills teaching beginning through advanced courses in digital photography.

Knowledge of Adobe CC applications such as Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as other digital photography applications is essential.

The ideal candidate will also be willing to teach beginning Graphic Design courses, Art Fundamentals, Art History, and have gallery exhibition experience.

We encourage candidates who are deeply committed to a strong arts education in combination with a rigorous liberal arts education in a Christian setting.

Teaching experience at the college / university level is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may include some lifting and / or moving and installing artwork, photographic, studio and other digital equipment.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Must be able to access and navigate campus facilities.

General Information : This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties.

It is the responsibility of the supervisor for this position to formally outline in writing any performance expectations including specific duties for which the employee assigned to this position will be held accountable in terms of performance evaluation.

Employee Expectations : The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees.

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