Adjunct Faculty-Foundations Program

Alfred, NY

Part Time

School of Art & Design

Mid Level

The Foundations Program at the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University seeks adjunct faculty members that value foundations education as integral to an enriching BFA/BS experience, beginning Spring 2023. The ideal faculty member acts upon these values in a meaningful way within the program, becoming an active member of our creative community.

A Foundations faculty member teaches 4 to 8 credits within an 8-credit course in collaboration with up to 14 other faculty. They may at times work with large groups of students (up to 100), but more often work with small sections (approximately 16), providing one-on-one project guidance. All faculty should be prepared for weekly meetings and team grading.

The faculty member is expected to bring their expertise to a diverse team to collaborate on building experiences that align with the curriculum's objectives and mission. Beyond class time, faculty are expected to participate in collaborative planning and assessment.

The Foundations Program at the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is founded upon a historically progressive foundations studio model. The curriculum provides a vibrant, immersive first-year experience for SOAD's multidisciplinary, materially focused students within a energetic creative community. The program aims to be responsive to the nuanced needs of first year students and to provide an inclusive and equitable environment.

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member of NASAD, with 33 full-time faculty serving more than 400 students. The School is Unique among institutions of higher education with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University's community of 2,000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics
(NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the lnamori School of Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design. The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University has been a unique public/private partnership in higher education for more than 100 years.

Located in rural Western NY, Alfred University is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States and one of the earliest to have enrolled African-American and Native American students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an appreciation of issues that matter to our university community, such as diversity and social justice.

Requirements:

A graduate degree in art or design
Committed to building an inclusive, creative community
Commitment to supporting inclusion, diversity, equity and access in the classroom
Holistic understanding of the first-year experience and first year student needs
Skilled at collaborative work with colleagues
Skilled at providing clear direction to students, in multiple communication modalities
Ability to frame abstract art and design concepts in language for first year students
Comfortable discussing a wide range of art and design work with students
Knowledge about and ability to articulate contemporary art and design practice and history
Approaches practice, teaching, students and teamwork with curiosity

Preferred:

College-level teaching experience
Experience working with first year students and a diverse student body
Demonstrated interdisciplinary and/or multidisciplinary work, either teaching or practice
Demonstrated collaborative work experience, either teaching or practice
Experience with differentiated instruction
Experience modulating teaching and communication strategies to large versus small groups
Skilled at using the Socratic method or other inquiry-based approaches to student work development
Globally engaged perspective and practice
FATE involvement

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Cover Letter
Link{s} to both studio practice and student work portfolios {PDFs are also acceptable, but must be under 10MB}
Teaching Statement
Statement of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
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