Art Studio Assistant Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu .
Department Information
The Department of Art offers a BA in Art with concentrations in Studio Art, Graphic Design, Art History and Visual Culture, and Museum Studies. Housed primarily in Ennis Hall, our 105 majors and 100 minors enjoy a wide variety of art courses from our faculty and visiting artists. The department has two gallery spaces the Leland Gallery and Underwood House (which is home to the university's permanent collection) and provides artwork to areas all over campus in addition to regular gallery exhibitions. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching in our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.
Job Summary
We seek a candidate to teach lower and upper-division studio art courses, as well as university core classes.
Responsibilities
Faculty Primary Duties- 60% - Teach courses in general art foundations and university core curricula, including ARTS 1100 and GCXY classes.
Mentoring - 25% - Mentor student artists in the development of creative projects and exhibitions.
Collaboration - 10% - Collaborate effectively with department faculty and staff.
Other - 5% - Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
A terminal degree in Art or related field with teaching and professional experience.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.
Preferred Experience
Ability to teach one or more of the following foundations courses is highly desirable: 2D Design, 3D Design, Drawing I, and introductory computer art courses.
Experience teaching Art Appreciation
Proposed Salary
Minimum salary $45,000.00 to maximum salary $55,000.00.
Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• Transcripts
• List of References
• Portfolio

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
* Teach courses in general art foundations and university core curricula, including ARTS 1100 and GCXY classes.
* Mentor student artists in the development of creative projects and exhibitions.
* Collaborate effectively with department faculty and staff.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
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