"Temporary Faculty Art"

Job Description

Job ID: 288230
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Department Information

The central mission of The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is to develop students'-both majors and non-majors'-into critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, compassionate human beings, and life-long learners. With a focus on professional practice and leadership through creative activity, the BFSDoArt provides students with innovative curricula incorporating relevant technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to educate students with the requisite technical skills and theoretical knowledge for competitive and successful careers as professional artists, art historians, and designers. The BFSDoArt offers interactions with visiting designers, artists, scholars, and a varied exhibition schedule in our state-of-the-art Center for Art and Theatre galleries. Scholarship, internship, and travel abroad opportunities are also available as part of our ongoing commitment to the development of well-rounded future world citizens whose creative research recognizes both aesthetic issues and global awareness.

Job Summary

The Betty Foy Sanders of Art is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions to support undergraduate programs in Foundations Drawing, 2D, and 3D as well as Art Appreciation for the 2025'2026 academic year. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses
• Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Masters of Fine Art degree in Art or related subject with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Art supporting course assignment(s).
• Classroom instruction experience in higher education.
• Ability to teach Observational Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, or Art Appreciation

Proposed Salary

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact the Department Chair, Elsie Howington, elsiehill@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.