Professor of Visual & Fine Art

The School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Florida SouthWestern State College seeks a Visual Arts Professor with expertise in drawing, painting, and design. This position will be integral in supporting an expanding digital arts program in addition to training students in more traditional media. The ideal candidate will be a practicing exhibiting artist /designer who will bring diverse ideas about the fine arts for an ever-changing future.

Arts@FSW has a strong record supporting faculty research, international study, and integrating creative scholarship and professional practice in course development. FSW State College has an expansive, eager to learn student body and is home of Bob Rauschenberg Gallery in beautiful Southwest Florida. Located in one of Florida’s fastest growing areas we are looking for a candidate that can help build upon a strong foundation focused on the fine arts to teach existing art courses, expand studio art opportunities for students, and develop a creative learning environment focused on interdisciplinary teaching.

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The ideal candidate will have:

• Master of Fine Arts degree in drawing, painting, design, or closely related field in the fine arts (a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline)
• Ability to teach drawing, painting, color theory, and/or 2D and 3D design 
• Possess a commitment to interdisciplinary arts teaching and education
• A professional record of studio art and exhibition
• Demonstrated ability to use technology in creating and delivering course content
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject area to be taught 

FSW Employee Benefits feature:

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to meet your needs
• Generous paid time off includes sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
• Florida retirement membership (FRS)
• Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents

Applications received by March 22, 2024 will receive full consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.

Salary Range: $51,207.89 – $60,762.46 (for two terms): the maximum salary is based on a doctorate education level and 10 years of verifiable full-time teaching experience. Salary will be determined at the hire date.

Requested application materials: a link to a selection of artworks (max 20 image/video files), a link to samples of student work (max 20 image/video files), cover letter, CV, Artist Statement, Teaching Philosophy, and sample syllabi.

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