Program Instructor (Art & Design)

Job Title : Program Instructor (Art & Design)

Location : Valdosta State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 272059

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages.

Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region.

As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission.

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As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

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The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship.

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We will live up to this trust through safeguarding our resources and being good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.

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Job Summary

The Department of Art & Design seeks applicants for an Art Studio Supervisor / Shop Director / Program Instructor , with the potentiality of teaching.

This is a 12-month academic staff position, tentative start date July 1, 2024.

The Department of Art & Design offers four comprehensive undergraduate degree programs and opportunities designed to prepare students for professional involvement in a 21st century environment.

In addition to traditional studio areas such as Drawing, Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture, the Department also offers instruction in Photography (traditional & digital), Art Education, Interior Design, Art History, and digital media such as Graphic Design and UX / UI Design.

Sixteen dedicated art faculty- mentors provide a dynamic and challenging learning experience to approximately 200 undergraduate majors in the department.

Studio facilities, equipment & technologies are constantly upgraded, affording our students the most current experiences in the classroom and studio environments.

VSU is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Review of applications will begin May 27, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Monika Meler, Department Head , via email [email protected] or phone 229-333-5835.

Responsibilities

Typical Allocation of Duties

Instruct students - 50%

Instruct students in assigned laboratory, shop, studio, and / or classroom setting.

Monitor students - 20%

Monitor students to ensure compliance with lab, shop, studio, and / or program rules and / or requirements.

Advise and assist - 15%

Advise and assist students.

Assignment-specific duties - 15%

Perform a variety of assignment-specific duties which may include maintain equipment, purchasing supplies and materials, assisting with curriculum development, inputting data, and other specialized tasks.

Supervisor Expectations

• Oversee and manage the comprehensive wood shop facilities, sculpture studio, and / or classroom activities for the Department of Art & Design.
• Perform a variety of assignment-specific duties supporting studio areas in the Department :
• Additional studio areas include jewelry / metalsmithing, printmaking, ceramics, and another areas as needed within the Department,
• Operating and maintaining equipment,
• Maintaining inventory and purchasing supplies and materials,
• Assisting with curriculum development,
• Instructing students, or teaching as an instructor of record(dependent upon the successful candidate s qualifications and experiences).
• Other specialized tasks as assigned.
• Ability to independently identify areas for improvement (relating to safety, function, repair, upgrades, appearance, ease-of-use), create plans, and implement solutions.
• Self-motivated with strong creative problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and apply various maintenance skills quickly and independently as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites.
• Ability to manage a budget and utilize institutional procurement processes / purchase orders.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting.
• A record of mentoring students.
• Ability to manage student employees.
• Ability to instruct students in the safe use of shop equipment and materials.
• Ability to monitor and assist students to ensure compliance with lab, shop, studio, and / or program rules and / or requirements.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience

Master's degree in classroom, laboratory, or shop academic field and three (3) years of related work experience.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Conditions of Employment

Applicant Requirements & Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide :

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to :

ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,

view social media outlets, and

remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon :

successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check

reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position :

satisfactory credit check

successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

pre-employment drug testing

confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training :

New employee orientation

VSU s Annual Compliance Training :

USG Ethics Policy

Conflict of Interest / Outside Activities Policy

Drug Free Workplace

Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Motor Vehicle Policy

Workers Compensation (new hires)

Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)

USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)

Job-specific training such as : FMLA and Worker s Compensation, Budget Manger training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Credit

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