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Job Title

Instructor of Digital Media Studies

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Visual Arts and Design

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Visual Arts and Design Department (http://www.tarleton.edu/visualarts/) housed within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts actively seeks highly qualified candidates to apply for the Instructor of Digital Media Studies position who can teach lower-level foundation courses in art and art history.

This is a 9-month appointment located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary operations of the institution. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely at the University’s discretion. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentor undergraduate students, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

100% Teaching and Service:

• Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology, technology, and other tools

• Remain current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline

• Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes

• Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning

• Maintain an appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry

• Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation

• Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty

  Minimum Requirements:

• MFA or terminal degree in a related field with demonstrated skill in Digital Arts, Digital Design, and/or New Media

• ABD is considered, but evidence of successfully completing the terminal degree must be presented before the effective hire date

• Two years of experience teaching at the university level

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, and

• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .