Distinguished Professor of Art - 000609 | Western Carolina University - Military Veterans

Distinguished Professor of Art - 000609 Western Carolina University Department: School of Art & Design About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge. Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The School of Art and Design invites applications for a Distinguished Professor of Visual Arts. This initial appointment is a 10-month, full time, five year fixed term position at the rank of Full Professor of Practice, renewable for additional terms at the discretion of the Dean of Fine & Performing Arts. Anticipated begin date of August 2025. The School of Art and Design is seeking a dynamic leader who will bring creative vision and solid administrative experience to the role of Director of the MFA program. Primary responsibility will be to Direct the Master of Fine Arts program in the School of Art and Design. Responsibilities include recruitment, advising, and administrative leadership, working in conjunction with the Graduate School. This position requires coordination of the foundations curriculum. The MFA Director will mentor graduate student instructors, serving as the instructor of record and ensuring quality student learning outcomes and a consistent delivery of their foundation courses. The Director of the MFA program is a member of the faculty of the School of Art and Design teaching a two/one course load. The MFA Director will also engage with community partners including WCU Fine Art Museum and Jackson County Green Energy Park. The director will develop opportunities for regional and national engagement with MFA program. The successful candidate will: Continued stewardship of a dynamic MFA program with a national profile Work with the development office to enhance scholarships and fellowships Maintain creative practice, research, and professional activities Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in area of expertise Work with the School Director and other faculty in the School of Art and Design as well as other campus and community partners Participate in the coordination of a unified foundations program by mentoring graduate students as they become teachers of record Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position: Minimum Qualifications: MFA in studio art or PhD in art history or terminal degree in related field. Continuous and significant record of professional creative activities and/or scholarship at the national or international level. Teaching experience at the University level from foundations to Graduate level studio. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to address 2D-3D foundational needs for both studio and design, and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: studio art, art history, art theory and criticism. Coordination experience related to mentoring student teachers and a desire to engage with students, colleagues, and community. Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.Please include cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned* and a list of four (4) professional references with full contact information. Please also include a portfolio with a link to examples of creative works and projects, scholarship and examples of student work.For questions or additional information please contact Heather Mae Erickson, Associate Professor, School of Art and Design athmerickson@wcu.edu*All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state 'Degree Awarded,' 'Degree Conferred,' or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your masters degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The masters degree transcript must have a notation such as 'Degree Awarded,' 'Degree Conferred,' or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree. AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. 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