Art Studio - Tenure Track Sculpture

This position is only open to Sonoma State University EmployeesDEPARTMENT OF ARTFaculty Employment OpportunityJob no: Faculty Affairs will addWork type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation: SonomaCategories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA – California Faculty AssociationDepartment of Art, Tenure Track for Art Studio Sculpture(Tenure-Track) Assistant ProfessorOur CommitmentSonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged.Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment.We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students' assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Faculty ResponsibilitiesIn addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions.Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students.Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review theUniversity's Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy . During the first two years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion.. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.The DepartmentFor nearly half a century, Sonoma State University's Department of Art and Art History has been the hub of visual art on campus and in Sonoma County. As a center of creativity and experimentation, the department provides rigorous undergraduate education in the study and practice of the visual arts. Our programs offer in-depth instruction in technique, concept, and history of art. Our students pursue studies leading to the BA and BFA degrees in art studio or the BA degree in art history. Art studio degree emphases are available in ceramics, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and works on paper. Committed to the recognition of individuality and unique accomplishment, faculty work closely with students to encourage personal direction and ideas. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive faculty serving an increasingly diverse student body. Designed specifically for the pursuit of studio art practices and the study of art history and museum and gallery studies, the department facilities are located in one of the best equipped physical plants within the California State University system. The Art Building has a total of 46,604 square feet of space with an instructional net of 30,485 square feet and includes specialized studios for the study of Ceramics, Digital Media, Painting, Printmaking, Photography and Sculpture, and includes a wood shop, welding studio, and bronze foundry. The Department is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. For more information please visit http://www.sonoma.edu/art/Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department's web page at:Art.sonoma.eduDuties of the PositionApplicants will be expected to teach from the following Studio Art courses and be familiar with the safe use of tools, equipment, and techniques used in the related areas: 3D Fundamentals; Beginning Sculpture; Intermediate and Advanced Sculpture—including woodworking, welding and metal fabrication, casting and foundry; art theory; and B.F.A. seminars. Successful candidates are expected to participate in faculty evaluation of advanced and B.F.A. students and serve as a respectful mentor and advisor to students. Applicants are expected to have an engagement with contemporary issues of sculpture, and a thorough knowledge of the history of sculpture. We are seeking an individual with a strong commitment to student engagement and the capacity to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, as well as with the ability to reach diverse learners while creating an inclusive classroom environment. A teaching practice that focuses equally on conceptual ideas and a materials-based approach to artmaking.Professional QualificationsTo be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:• M.F.A. in Sculpture;• Two or more years teaching experience at the college level in courses similar to thosedescribed;• Knowledge about the use of facilities available on our campus including bronze and aluminumfoundry, metal and wood shops;• Have demonstrated commitment, ability, and experience working with a diverse population ofstudents, faculty, and staff, as well as the ability to create a welcoming and inclusive classroomenvironment;• A strong record of exhibition on the regional and/or national levels;• Professional and technical experience in studio art, and experience in preparing students in arttheory, critical discourse, and important issues in contemporary art;• Working knowledge of issues related to sculpture along with contemporary and historicalartists nationally and internationally working in the field.Rank and SalaryService credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary for this position is: $75,600.Required Application MaterialsCover Letter*Curriculum Vitae*Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.CSU Out of State Policy -Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon the date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.eduand click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to ****** . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email****** .Application DeadlineFirst consideration will be given to applications received by 06/05/2024. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged.Contact InformationQuestions concerning theapplication processmay be directed to: ****** Questions concerning thispositionmay be directed to:Search Committee Chair Nathan ****** Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.The ADA Coordinator is also available (****** ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.The UniversitySonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.Other InformationThe university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.This position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.View Benefits Summary