3D Teaching Laboratory Coordinator

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Position Summary:

The Department of Visual Arts and Art History seeks a full-time 3D Teaching Laboratory Coordinator at the rank of Instructor, serving the Sculpture and Ceramics areas of the studio arts program.  This is a non-tenure earning appointment on a twelve-month renewable contract with a non-tenure-track promotion ladder.  The primary assignment, seated on the Boca Raton campus, includes facilities administration, equipment support (including daily maintenance of equipment and software for traditional and digital devices in all Sculpture and Ceramic studios and planning for the acquisition and use of new and emerging equipment), research and instructional support, and the assigned teaching of one course per term, including one summer course.  The assignment also includes instructional activity and interface with university personnel regarding issues of safety for all studios.  The position requires an MFA degree in Sculpture, Ceramics, or a closely related discipline. 

Further information about the Department of Visual Arts & Art History may be found at:  https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/vaah/.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Chair of the Department of Visual Arts & Art History.
• Responsible for timely and supportive collaboration to Area Heads in Ceramics and Sculpture with regard to facilities administration, equipment maintenance and development, and research and instructional support.
• Coordinator for EH&S contact and safety instruction for all Studio facilities in the VA (53) Building and the T-10 Building.
• Instructor-of-record for assigned courses.

The Department of Visual Arts and Art History at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned MFA in Studio Arts: Sculpture, Ceramics, or a closely related, 3D focused discipline by the time of application; demonstrated experience and expertise in studio technician responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with two or more years of teaching experience, preferably beyond graduate school.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

Department of Visual Arts and Art History

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2024-10-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a cover letter articulating interest, qualifications, and relevant experience, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) examples of personal studio work as a PDF and/or web link, (4) examples of student work and/or course syllabi as a single PDF or web link if available, and (5) the names and contact information for three potential references.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711