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Assistant Professor of Art Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00242PO22
Spartanburg, SC

Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.

The Division of Fine Arts and Communication Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art Education to begin August 16, 2023. The successful candidate will serve as the Coordinator of the undergraduate Art Education program and advise the art education licensure program and develop curricular changes to support the needs of global 21st century learners. The committee seeks forward-thinking art educators who can model excellence in teaching, foster an inspiring classroom environment, challenge students in innovative ways, promote community and civic engagement, and work collaboratively with colleagues. The selected candidate will have the opportunity for a distinguished career as an innovative teacher-scholar, to include active involvement in state and national professional organizations and serving as the Division's resource for understanding the current trends and challenges facing art education today. USC Upstate is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No. 1 among Top Public Regional Colleges in South Carolina, and No. 2 in the South. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university's international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cahss.

1) A terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or MFA) in art education or closely related field. Current terminal degree candidates with an expected completion date no later than August 15, 2023, are encouraged to apply;

2) At least five (5) years of full-time experience teaching art at the K-12 level by time of appointment;
3) Evidence of scholarship/creative activity; and
4) Commitment to preparing art teachers to work with diverse communities and populations (please address this requirement in your teaching statement).

A successful background check is required.