Job Title

Artist In Residence AY24-25

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Visual Arts and Design

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Visual Arts and Design is actively seeking exceptionally qualified candidates to apply for the Artist-in-Residence position for the academic year 2024 - 2025. This is a 9-month, part-time (20 hours/week), non-tenure track position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas.

The Artist in Residence creates new works in collaboration with faculty, students, and the community. They will exhibit their creations in a group show at the university or a regional exhibition while engaging with students and art instructors in studio classes and workshops. Supports staff and administration by designing artwork that promotes university activities and enhances the institution's artistic presence. Encourages student creativity by attending student art shows.

Responsibilities:

70% Work directly with the Tarleton State University community on a project that will culminate in an exhibition.

20% Interact with students in the form of lectures, workshops, open studio time, and visits to classes which includes participation in critiques, and other informal conversations.

5% Show support for student creativity by attending student art shows.

5% Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years of related experience as a professional artist.

Experience as an emerging or established professional artist or designer.

Demonstrated excellence in professional creative endeavors.

Demonstrated ability to engage with the university community. Recognized reputation in their field.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

Artists and designers whose practices are interdisciplinary in nature, and/or artists who are interested in collaboration with multiple Art courses or other Departments within the university through a hybrid focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, Fashion, Music, Theater, and Agriculture among others.

***Commensurate with experience

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, and

Unofficial transcripts

         

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated hire date is Fall 2024.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.