The Foundations Program at the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University seeks adjunct faculty members that value foundations education as integral to an enriching BFA/BS experience, beginning Spring 2023. The ideal faculty member acts upon these values in a meaningful way within the program, becoming an active member of our creative community. 

A Foundations faculty member teaches 4 to 8 credits within an 8-credit course in collaboration with up to 14 other faculty. They may at times work with large groups of students (up to 100), but more often work with small sections (approximately 16), providing one-on-one project guidance. All faculty should be prepared for weekly meetings and team grading. 

The faculty member is expected to bring their expertise to a diverse team to collaborate on building experiences that align with the curriculum's objectives and mission. Beyond class time, faculty are expected to participate in collaborative planning and assessment. 

The Foundations Program at the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is founded upon a historically progressive foundations studio model. The curriculum provides a vibrant, immersive first-year experience for SOAD's multidisciplinary, materially focused students within a energetic creative community. The program aims to be responsive to the nuanced needs of first year students and to provide an inclusive and equitable environment. 

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member of NASAD, with 33 full-time faculty serving more than 400 students. The School is Unique among institutions of higher education with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University's community of 2,000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics 
(NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the lnamori School of Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design. The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University has been a unique public/private partnership in higher education for more than 100 years.

Located in rural Western NY, Alfred University is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States and one of the earliest to have enrolled African-American and Native American students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an appreciation of issues that matter to our university community, such as diversity and social justice. 

Requirements:

A graduate degree in art or designCommitted to building an inclusive, creative communityCommitment to supporting inclusion, diversity, equity and access in the classroomHolistic understanding of the first-year experience and first year student needsSkilled at collaborative work with colleaguesSkilled at providing clear direction to students, in multiple communication modalitiesAbility to frame abstract art and design concepts in language for first year studentsComfortable discussing a wide range of art and design work with studentsKnowledge about and ability to articulate contemporary art and design practice and historyApproaches practice, teaching, students and teamwork with curiosity

Preferred: 

College-level teaching experienceExperience working with first year students and a diverse student bodyDemonstrated interdisciplinary and/or multidisciplinary work, either teaching or practiceDemonstrated collaborative work experience, either teaching or practiceExperience with differentiated instructionExperience modulating teaching and communication strategies to large versus small groupsSkilled at using the Socratic method or other inquiry-based approaches to student work developmentGlobally engaged perspective and practiceFATE involvement

To apply, please submit:

CVCover LetterLink{s} to both studio practice and student work portfolios {PDFs are also acceptable, but must be under 10MB}Teaching StatementStatement of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and AccessContact information for 3 references {References will only be contacted at the finalist stage}

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.