Lecturer in Studio Art - Drawing (2024-2025 Academic Year)

Position Information Position Title Lecturer in Studio Art - Drawing (2024-2025 Academic Year) UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary The Department of Art invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Studio Art within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
Position will teach Drawing in support of the BA and BFA degrees.
In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.
Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching with service and professional activities as assigned.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Benefits This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions Basic Instructional Duties: Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to deliver in-person instruction; Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching; Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed; Thorough knowledge of course materials/topics in specialized studio discipline.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with studio populations.
Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education MFA in Drawing or related field.
Required Work Experience One (1) year of experience teaching in this discipline at the college/university level.
Preferred Qualifications Two (2) to three (3) years of teaching experience in this discipline.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified.
Work Hours Based on course assignment.
Physical Demands Typical for faculty in this discipline.
Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number UN826PO Number of Vacancies 8 Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Salary $3600/class Open Date 04/11/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the 2024-2025 academic year.
EOE UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations.
These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.