Classification Title: Instructor

College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: CAS School of Visual Art and Design

Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Advertised Job Summary:

The faculty of the School of Visual Art and Design at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2024. This is a 9-month appointment that may be renewed annually contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

Applicants must have an MFA degree in studio art, with expertise in sculpture and a variety of 3D materials using multiple tools and applications (e.g., traditional woodworking to found object assemblage, fiber arts, metals such as metalsmithing, welding and/or blacksmithing, and digital fabrication processes), and one year or more of college-level teaching experience by the start date of employment. The position duties include a course load of 4/4 with a focus on pedagogy at the beginning and intermediate levels. Successful applicants will be expected to: contribute thoughtfully to the school’s 3D foundations curriculum; innovate at instruction of nonmajors and majors in studio art; collaborate with faculty across the studio art program on curriculum and studio issues; and sustain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and the broader Columbia, South Carolina arts community. Research activities are not required.

The successful candidate will collaborate with studio art faculty on 3D curriculum development, and support delivery of the curriculum across multiple courses in 3-dimensional design. Teaching responsibilities may involve mentoring of graduate student teaching assistants and service on graduate thesis committees. Opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty to develop new courses in 3D studies and sculpture; however, the primary responsibility of the position is to revise, continually develop, and effectively teach foundational courses.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The School of Visual Art and Design, http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/art, employs 37 full-time faculty members who teach classes for approximately 650 majors in four disciplines: art education, art history, media arts, and studio art. The school, which is accredited with NASAD and NCATE , offers BA, BFA , MA, MAT , and MFA degrees. For more information about the School of Visual Art and Design visit our website at http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/art.

The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must have an MFA degree in studio art, with expertise in sculpture and a variety of 3D materials using multiple tools and applications (e.g., traditional woodworking to found object assemblage, fiber arts, metals such as metalsmithing, welding and/or blacksmithing, and digital fabrication processes), and one year or more of college-level teaching experience by the start date of employment

Full/Part Time: Full Time