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Distinguished Professor of Art - 000609
Western Carolina University
Distinguished Professor of Art - 000609
Western Carolina University
 Distinguished Professor of Art - 000609 Western Carolina University Department: School of Art & Design About WCU: 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:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position: Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Position Type: Special Instructions to Applicants: 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. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29457 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ef2d101ae013db4aa766397139266332
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As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina system, WCU provides comprehensive educational opportunities to residents in the state’s western region and attracts students from around the globe to explore the region’s vast natural diversity. Founded in 1889 as a teaching college, Western Carolina now provides an education to more than 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
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