Assistant Professor of Instruction, Drawing at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department/Department Number: School of Art & Art History/0-2404-000

College/Department: College of Design, Arts & Performance

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Code/Title: Assistant Professor of Instruction, Drawing

Position Number: 00010943

Due Date for Applications : To ensure full consideration please apply by January 10 th , 2025; however, applications will be received until the position is filled.

The School of Art & Art History at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa invites applications for a Drawing-focused non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning in August 2025. We seek candidates with a strong emphasis on drawing as a medium in contemporary studio practice, both in their roles as educators and in their personal artistic production. The successful candidate will have experience teaching drawing-focused classes and a commitment to advancing the drawing curriculum within the School of Art & Art History.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical and theoretical foundation in drawing, along with proficiency in a second medium such as painting or printmaking, adopting an expansive approach that embraces the evolving role of studio art production in a global context.

Responsibilities:
The candidate will teach four undergraduate courses per semester and may mentor graduate students. This position typically includes teaching beginning and intermediate drawing courses, as well as a class in painting, printmaking, or other medium relative to the candidate's expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualification MFA, or equivalent terminal degree with experience from an accredited institution. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
• A strong track record of drawing-based research accomplishments.
• Ability to teach a range of skill sets including traditional and experimental drawing process.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level with a demonstrated ability to teach drawing courses.

• Extensive knowledge of drawing processes and the theoretical background of the medium.
• Experience teaching and studio-based production in either painting or printmaking.
• Experience mentoring students at the graduate level (not sure this is needed)

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Artist Statement
• Links to a curated online portfolio of work examples. If the works require passwords for viewing, please include them. Files that cannot be easily accessed may not be reviewed.
• Links to student works must also be accessible online as examples of teaching.

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38235

Posting Date: 11/14/2024

Posting End Date: 01/10/2025

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Organizational Summary

The College of Design, Art & Performance offers a wide array of classes ranging from arts electives available to the entire USF student population to highly specialized courses for majors in each of our disciplines, as well as a doctoral level program in music education. College of Design, Art & Performance is also ambitious in its size and scope, with four separate schools, nearly a dozen different degree programs, two concert halls, three theatres, a professional museum, a student art gallery, a digital media lab, a new Music Building, and Graphicstudio-which is renowned throughout the nation and the world.

For our community, the College annually presents approximately 400 public performances, exhibitions, lectures, plays, shows, concerts, workshops and more - by our students and faculty as well as by nationally and internationally recognized artists, scholars, and performers.

The USF School of Art & Art History serves as the visual arts and design educational hub in a dynamic, diverse region of over 3 million residents, with over 500 majors and more than 25 full-time faculty across two campuses (St. Petersburg and Tampa). We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in studio art, graphic arts, and art history, along with minors and interdisciplinary certificates for non-majors. Located in a vibrant metropolitan setting, our school provides graduate students with exceptional studio space, technical facilities, and opportunities to collaborate with distinguished faculty. We immerse students in visual culture, encouraging critical thinking and a strong sense of citizenship within a global context. Our nationally ranked Master of Fine Arts program fosters creativity and experimentation, offering an environment for students to push boundaries while working with cutting-edge resources. Additionally, the Kennedy Family Artist and Scholar program invites recognized artists and scholars to develop interdisciplinary projects and teach, fostering dialogue and outreach that enrich academic research and community engagement.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in?nearly 40?years to be invited to?join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada.

With 88 new U.S. utility patents granted in 2023, USF is 14th among American public research universities and 34th among all universities worldwide in generating new patents. The ranking places USF as a leader among the more than 1,000 academic institutions generating new, novel and useful inventions granted intellectual property protection from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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