College Assistant Professor

Position Title: College Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330100-ART

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The Department of Art at New Mexico State University is seeking a full-time College Assistant Professor in Studio Foundations with a 2D focus.

Classification Summary:The Department of Art at New Mexico State University is seeking a full-time College Assistant Professor in Studio Foundations.

Classification Standard Duties:The Department of Art is housed in the new state-of-the-art Devasthali Hall and offers BA degrees in Studio Art and Art History, BFA degrees in studio art and museum conservation, an MA degree in Art History and an MFA in Studio Art. NMSU also offers a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies. Facilities include include traditional drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, sculpture, metals, ceramics and include digital tools in 2D and 3D design and fabrication, including, ink jet printers, C&C machine, laser cutters, water jet cutter, digital embroidery, 3D printers, 3D ceramic printer, risograph, decal printers, along with two Mac labs.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

An expertise in 2D design, photography, graphic design, 2D digital practices; demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software and expertise in a range of digital and traditional, contemporary methods and materials, and critical issues related to art across a variety of media required. Preferred ability in video, 3D digital design and fabrication, and familiarity with contemporary art history and theory.

Required qualifications include an M.F.A. in Studio Art with an emphasis in studio arts; a minimum of two years of university-level teaching experience beyond graduate school; an ability to work with undergraduate and graduate students in a cross-media foundations program; oversight and maintenance of digital output labs, a capacity for overseeing an area budget; and a willingness to work with a diverse faculty and student population.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Responsibilities include, teaching an annual 4/4 course load (eighteen contact hours per week); advising undergraduate students; lab oversight and maintenance, service to the department, college, university and profession, and outreach.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Art at New Mexico State University is seeking a full-time College Assistant Professor in Studio Foundations. Responsibilities include, teaching an annual 4/4 course load (eighteen contact hours per week); advising undergraduate students; lab oversight and maintenance, service to the department, college, university and profession, and outreach.

All application materials must be submitted electronically. A complete application consists of the following: a letter of interest, current CV, artist statement, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts as well as 20 sample images of/video links to your creative work, and 20 samples of student work in a single pdf. Images should be clearly labeled. References listed in the application may later be contacted for reference.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Rebecca Smith, 575-646-1705, sbecca@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.