Working/Functional TitleAssistant Professor of Art Education

　　Position SummaryThe Department of Art, Art History, and Design (AAHD) at Michigan State University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Art Educator to lead the department's Art Education Area and to usher in and continue to develop our new 4-year art education program. This position will begin August 16, 2024.

　　We are re-envisioning Art Education and centralizing it within the Art Department. The ideal candidate will possess the expertise and acumen to reimagine and administrate a contemporary Art Education Program. This encompasses the design, execution, and ongoing enhancement of a curriculum that seamlessly integrates artistic principles with core values of equity, inclusivity, and social justice. They are responsible for fostering an environment where students not only master the skills and knowledge of art but also understand its potential as a tool for individual and societal change. This person works closely with faculty to ensure teaching methodologies resonate with the program's vision, emphasizing the promotion of critical thinking. We aim to establish an Art Education program that fosters connections with and supports our under-resourced communities, as well as those of surrounding schools. Additional responsibilities include management and administration of the Saturday Morning Art Program (SMART) for K-12 students; supervising and evaluating student engagement in regional school districts for state-level teaching accreditation requirements; advising; committee work; and scholarly and creative contributions to the department, college, and university.

　　Duties and Responsibilities include:

　　2:1 course load in Art EducationAdministration & Management of art program for elementary-high school studentsSupervision of adjunct faculty and student assistantsOversee compliance of student portfolios and pre-service teaching experiences for state teaching accreditationAdditional allocations in Research, Creative Activities, Service, and OutreachReenvision and design of the overall Art Education curriculum at MSU, moving it from a 5-year to a 4-year course of studyOversee student engagement at regional schools off campusDevelop strong relationships between regional public schools and AAHDConvey the significance and depth of Art Education, championing its value to diverse audiences, through participation in conferences, workshops, and relevant professional organizationsAcademic advising of Art Education majorsSensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilitiesEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required DegreeDoctorate -Art Education

　　Minimum RequirementsPhD, EdS, or EdD in Art Education or comparable degree with emphasis in Art Education by June 1, 2024.University-level teaching experience.Desired QualificationsExperience with preK-12 teaching.Active studio or scholarly practice.Required Application MaterialsQualified applicants should submit:

　　a cover letter (1-3 pages)

　　current curriculum vitae

　　teaching philosophy for Art Education (1-3 pages)

　　20 examples of personal artwork and image list

　　20 examples of student artwork and image list

　　sample syllabi

　　A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curricul