Job Description
Job Family FAC - Faculty
Grade N/A
Salary $53,274 - $65,370 (Based on education and experience)
Department NWSA Visual Arts
Reports To Dean of Visual Arts
Closing Date Open Until Filled
FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
First Review Date May 20, 2025
Job Summary This faculty teaches painting and drawing courses in a professionally focused curriculum for NWSA high school and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs. This is a full-time Faculty (FAC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30 th ) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees.
The BFA painting and drawing program at New World School of the Arts (NWSA) prepares students for various professional outcomes with a strong foundation that balances technical skill development and conceptual growth through experimentation and theory.
The candidate should be able to teach courses in realistic and representational techniques, including portraiture, landscape, abstract, and non-representational painting and/or drawing. They should have expertise in anatomy, proportion, life drawing, light and shadow, gesture and character. Additionally, the candidate should be able to teach contemporary experimental techniques and interdisciplinary practices in painting, drawing, and mixed media.
The faculty must effectively work with students from diverse artistic and design backgrounds, guiding senior exhibitions and internships. They must stay current with painting, drawing, and mixed media techniques and trends. Candidates should assist with curriculum development, assessment, and advising.
Duties & Responsibilities - Teaches painting and drawing courses for both NWSA high school and college programs to include all levels of painting, drawing, and other related areas such as figure drawing/painting, mixed media, and/or mural painting
- Participates in departmental, campus, and college affairs.
- Participates in curriculum development and revision for visual arts courses.
- Participates in student recruitment for the NWSA high school and college programs.
- Participates in a variety of departmental, campus and college-wide programs, activities and
committees. - Recommends distinguished visiting artists to the dean for consideration.
- Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
- Evaluates students' performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
- Coordinates safe and efficient functions of the art facilities, including painting and drawing studios and ordering, storing and disposing materials following OSHA requirements.
- Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
- Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
- Demonstrated problem solving and abstract thinking skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Participates in all portfolio reviews, juries, advisement, and other recruitment related activities.
- Attends exhibition openings, lectures, and other programming organized by the division and college.
- Attends local, state, and national conferences regularly to promote NWSA.
Minimum Requirements - Master's degree in Art, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Art
- All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
- Industry experience, commercial or exhibition experience in the field.
- Regional or national recognition in their area of expertise.
- Familiarity with and use of collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction.
- Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work a flexible schedule to accommodate juries, advisement, recruitment, and other departmental and school activities.
- Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community.
- Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments.
- Doctoral stipend is awarded in addition to base salary, as applicable.
- High School, college or university teaching experience.
- Qualified applicants must demonstrate positive human relations and communication skills.
- Start date for this Faculty position is anticipated to begin Fall 2025.
Preferences - Six (6) years of teaching experience at high school or college levels.
- Preference will be given to applicants with college level teaching experience.
- Five (5) years working in the art field.
- MFA degree preferred.
- Previous curriculum development and recruitment experience a plus.
- Strong visual arts studio background at the undergraduate level.
- Demonstrated effective use of active learning techniques.
Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process. Miami Dade College
Job Tags
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