Assistant Professor, Three-Dimensional Studio Art

Monmouth University Assistant Professor, Three-Dimensional Studio Art Monmouth University is a private, mid-sized, residential university that is comprehensive in scope, supported by a broad commitment to the liberal arts. Founded in 1933, Monmouth offers 32 undergraduate and 23 graduate degree programs, and a doctoral program in Nursing Practice.  Students benefit from a rigorous academic experience, small classes, and professors who meet the highest standards for scholarship and teaching. They participate in more than 90 active clubs and organizations including 14 fraternities and sororities, six media organizations, and an NCAA Division I athletics program fielding 21 teams, expanded to include swimming in 2015. Monmouth's beautiful coastal campus is convenient to New York City and Philadelphia, in a vibrant economic region with dynamic arts programming, American Revolution history sites, and nationally recognized parks and golf courses. The 159-acre campus features 54 buildings, which include a blend of historic landmarks and state-of-the-art facilities.  Through its academic offerings in liberal arts, science, and professional programs, Monmouth provides a highly personalized education that prepares students to realize their potential and to become engaged citizens in a diverse and increasingly interdependent world. Within its student body, 29 states and 28 foreign nations are represented. Five centers of distinction work to promote awareness of specific issues and meet the needs of local and global communities. Our Centers, run by top experts and professors, provide important services in areas including the environment, global affairs, public policy, the arts, and real estate. For an eleventh consecutive year Monmouth University has been included in The Princeton Review's roster of "Best 380 Colleges," and "Best 296 Business Schools," and recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a top-40 school (Master's North) in U.S. News & World Report's list of "Best Colleges" rankings. Monmouth regularly receives top rankings in veteran-friendly schools and was recently included in Money magazine's list of "Best Colleges for Your Money." Monmouth University is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. The University's policy is to afford equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, protected veteran status, or mental or physical disability, including AIDS and HIV related illnesses. Department: Art And Design Position Summary: The Department of Art and Design at Monmouth University seeks an artist and educator to lead the development and oversight of the 3D and sculpture and/or ceramic curriculum in collaboration with our already outstanding programs in studio art and design. S/he should be familiar with traditional sculptural materials and processes, and able to incorporate digital and electronic technologies for imaging and fabrication in 3-D based artistic inquiries. Ideal candidates will bring a broad vision of contemporary visual art, and make use of contemporary technologies, particularly 3D printing and the opportunities for collaboration and intellectual inquiry within the department and across the University. Monmouth University's Center for the Arts provides the technological and administrative infrastructure to coordinate art, design, animation, interactive and performing arts so that students can develop their talents and skills to meet the emerging world of 21st century Art. Candidates must be able to teach all undergraduate levels of sculpture, foundation level courses in 3-D design and emerging technology. Other responsibilities include University/School/Department committee work and advising. Normal teaching load is two studio courses per semester, and in addition, the faculty member will be responsible for planning, maintenance, and operation of the sculpture area and 3D classrooms/labs and equipment. As a student-centered university, we seek candidates who can demonstrate enthusiasm and ability for student advisement and career mentoring. Candidates should be actively practicing artists with growing national exposure and a substantial knowledge of historical and current theoretical discourse in 3-dimensional art and the visual arts in general with a genuine commitment to excellence in teaching and professional practice. This position holds the rank of Assistant Professor, is an anticipated opening is for the 2016-2017 academic year and is a tenure-track appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Required Degree, License or Certifications: Master's degree Required Skills or Software: Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills Required Years of Experience: 1 Other Requirements: Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA ) in studio art or an equivalent doctoral degree. One year of college-level teaching experience. National exhibition record. Active interest, application and exploration of both traditional and emerging technologies using three-dimensional space. Must have expertise in 3D printing, digital fabrication and related technologies. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with coordinating foundation-level 2D and 3D courses. Log in to http://apptrkr.com/721667 to apply and see the job duties for this position no later than the deadline date. Posting Date: 12/10/2015 Closing Date: 1/25/2016 Copyright ©2015 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-c0e27105a8eabc44a452ca277559b8a6