Request to Recruit
| Position Title |
Lecturer in Foundations |
| Tenure Status |
Non-Tenure Track |
| Provide Rank |
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| Position Number |
047411 |
| Department |
Art - 265050 |
Position Summary Information
| Minimum Qualifications |
MFA in Fine Arts, Sculpture, or related field- Minimum 2-3 years of teaching experience at college level
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| Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) |
- Demonstrated professional artistic practice
- Strong technical knowledge across multiple mediums
- Excellent communication and demonstration skills
- Established exhibition record
Woodworking
- Proficient with planer, joiner, table saw, panel saw, band saw, compound miter saw, belt sander, orbital sander, drill press, router, hand drills
- Experienced in performing dado cuts and various wood joinery techniques
- Ability to teach woodshop safety protocols and techniques
Metal Working
- Proficient with MIG welding, plasma cutter, grinders, vertical and horizontal band saw
- Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques and safety procedures
Painting and Drawing
- Proficient in oil painting techniques, acrylic paint, charcoal
- Experience with various surfaces including canvas and board
- Strong understanding of surface preparation and color theory
Photography
- Proficient with manual digital cameras and alternative photo processes
- Experience in darkroom procedures and photographic printing techniques
Digital Working
- Proficient with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro
- Basic Photoshop and Lightroom editing skills
- Experience with digital video cameras and production workflows
Ceramics
- Proficient with wheel throwing, hand building, mold making, glazing
- Experience with reduction and electric kiln firing
- Knowledge of clay bodies and glaze chemistry
Miscellaneous Skills
- Proficient with silicone and alginate mold making
- Sewing capabilities
- Experience with motion sensors and basic electronic wiring
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| License/Certification Required |
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| Description of the Department or Unit |
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
- Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in person at the Boone campus.
- Primary teaching responsibilities will be in Foundations, with the possibility of additional courses in specialized courses. Example digital foundations, sculpture, photography, metals and/or general education.
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| Type of Position |
Full Time Position |
| Appointment Type |
1.0 |
| Number Of Months Per Year |
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| Physical Demands of Position |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |
Posting Details Information
| Proposed Date of Hire |
08/01/2025 |
| Suggested Salary Range |
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| ABD Consideration: |
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications. |
| ABD Description |
ABD with reduction in rank and salary:
ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since
ABD will not meet the minimum requirements,
ABD will not be considered. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover letter/Letter of Interest
- Link professional portfolio of work
- Link to portfolio of student work (if available)
- List of three references with contact information included
- Statement of teaching philosophy
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| UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires |
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
| UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires |
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
| Posting Date |
04/04/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins |
04/15/2025 |
| Search Chair Name |
Mira Waits |
| Search Chair Email |
waitsmr@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link |
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50273 |
| Posting Number |
FA00503P |
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Appalachian State University
Apr 04, 2025