Assistant Professor of Art 3D – Ceramics at Middle Georgia State University, Cochran, GA
Posted on March 14, 2024 – Position open until filled
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Department Information
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a Unit of the University System of Georgia (USG), invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art position, with an emphasis in ceramics to support its BA in Applied Art and Design.
Job Summary
This position supports our innovative, professionally focused, BA in Applied Art and Design that consists of a studio art core with optional tracks in Graphic Design, Painting, Digital Media, and Film that are specifically aligned to the graphic arts, advertising, and film production industries.
Responsibilities
This position involves teaching a 4/4 course load, scholarship, student mentoring, and service. Travel among our campuses will be required as needed. Teaching responsibilities will include day and/or evening classes, online and/or hybrid courses.
Required Qualifications
Required Education
• An M.F.A. in Ceramics or related field.
• Other Required Qualifications
• Able to teach ceramics classes.
• Able to teach three-dimensional art and sculpture.
• Readiness to teach at the collegiate level with commitment to student engagement.
• Evidence of scholarly promise or achievement.
• Readiness to engage in academic and community service.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Preferred Experience
• Prior successful teaching experience.
• Experience with online and/or hybrid delivery of coursework.
Other Preferred Qualifications
• Ability to teach a wide range of art classes in the department.
• Leadership skills that can help a growing BA in Art.
• Evidence of innovative pedagogical practices.
Required Documents to Attach
• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information of three references.
• Digital portfolios of (a) personal artwork and (b) student artwork (clearly labeled)
Other Information
The position begins August 2024. This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits include:
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
