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Title: Adjunct Assistant: Foundations Program
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Asst
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design
Department: UNT-Foundations-136330
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE: Varies based on assignment
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
About Us - Values Overview
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Department Summary
The Foundations Program serves as the gateway and first-year experience to all incoming students. It is the core of all undergraduate degree programs in the College of Visual Art and Design at The University of North Texas (UNT). Coursework in the Foundations Program introduces visual problem solving and critical thinking strategies incorporating/studying culture and history, and the practice of various art/design forms across disciplines to prepare students for rigorous college courses in visual art, design, art education, and art history.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Foundations Program in the College of Visual Arts and Design seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Assistant Instructor pool. Appointments are made on a per-semester basis and are dependent on program needs.
Adjunct Assistant Instructors support undergraduate Foundations courses within a coordinated lecture/lab model under the supervision of the instructor of record. Duties include assisting with studio-based instruction in drawing, design, visual communication, and interdisciplinary practices; facilitating small group discussions and critiques; and supporting project-based learning that integrates research, writing, and visual production.
Adjunct Assistant Instructors may assist with evaluating student work and providing feedback, as directed by the instructor of record, and help reinforce learning outcomes in alignment with program objectives. Ongoing coordination with Foundations leadership and course instructors is expected to maintain curricular consistency across sections.
Minimum Qualifications
MFA in Visual Art, Design, or related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
A demonstrated ability to teach and make connections across various (2D/3D/time-based, etc.) disciplines in visual art and design.
A demonstrated ability to mentor students.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.