Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Art - Drawing and 2D Design (2 positions)

Description

Baylor University seeks to fill two tenure-track positions within the Department of Art & Art History at the Assistant Professor level effective Fall 2024. We are searching for two collaborative faculty members in a studio art discipline with experience in drawing and 2D design. The Department of Art & Art History is particularly interested in faculty with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and drawing as a discipline.

The Department of Art & Art History places a high priority on inclusion and the success of faculty at all levels. To achieve this, we are taking deliberate action to foster an academic environment committed to inclusivity, equity, and belonging. Members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.  The position cannot be remote. To learn more about the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Art & Art History, please visit these links: www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/ ; https://art.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of around 21,000 students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having just been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education, Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.  

Qualifications

Candidates should possess an MFA in a studio art discipline by the time of appointment. Candidate should have university-level teaching experience with an emphasis on drawing from direct observation and the elements and principles essential to 2D design. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching drawing and 2D design classes within the foundations area of our department. The ability to work collaboratively with other foundations faculty to maintain the studios and in developing a consistent curriculum is essential. A strong record of creative scholarship and evidence of an active exhibition record is preferred. The ability to seek external funding is strongly encouraged to support research. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following: undergraduate mentoring; engagement with programs directed toward first-generation students; direction and supervision of undergraduate research.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

(a) letter of application, (b) current curriculum vitae (c) statement of teaching interests, (d) artist statement (e) copy of the transcript from highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application; if the MFA is in progress, a copy of the official transcript of completed MFA hours should also be submitted), (f) contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation; (g) 20 images of recent work, 20 images of student work. [All work needs to be submitted as JPEG, 2000 pixels on the longest side, sRGB, and labeled with title, date, medium, and dimensions.]; (h) inclusivity statement: we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment. In one to two pages, applicants should discuss professional actions they have taken to promote the success of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates invited for an interview need to provide official transcripts. Complete applications must be submitted by 9/22/2023.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to, Mack Gingles, Search Committee Chair, at Mack_Gingles@baylor.edu.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9/22/2023