Tenure Track Faculty Position in Art: Graphic Design
Covenant College - Lookout Mountain, GA
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Posted: 28-Aug-23
Location: Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Type: Full Time
The Art Department at Covenant College invites applications for a full-time regular faculty position beginning July 1, 2024. We are seeking someone with a terminal degree in Art (MFA) in Graphic Design or graduate work in a related field, with a developed practice of design thinking and innovation, and who can also communicate rich theological and conceptual frameworks to students. The ideal candidate would be flexible and confident to pivot with current needs and trends in the field as well as respond to student interests. Additional knowledge of digital forms in photography and time-based media used as tools for artistic expression and communication is desirable. Furthermore, we are looking for someone who will integrate well with our department of three full time faculty and the college faculty as a whole. Covenant College is an academically rigorous Christian college emphasizing the liberal arts in the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition. Rank and compensation commensurate with experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach 3 studio courses each semester: foundation, intro and advanced courses
Manage studio spaces and work study students
Occasionally teach courses for the college core
Advise and mentor students
Serve as an advisor for Art Department Capstone projects
Serve on rotating faculty committees
Periodically assist with departmental recruiting and administrative duties
Required Qualifications:
Commitment to the mission of Covenant College
Terminal Degree (MFA) in Art or graduate degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Interest in mentoring undergraduates
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documentation to Dr. Collin Messer:
Letter of Interest indicating teaching and artistic/scholarly interests
Digital portfolio of 5-10 artworks that exemplify current practice, along with an artist’s statement
Covenant College is a four-year, residential college offering degree programs in the sciences, arts, humanities, and in pre-professional disciplines. Covenant is one of only five members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities that are ranked in the top tier of national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report, and the only one of those located in the South (one of the more demographically vibrant regions of the country). The College boasts outstanding outcomes, both academically (94% of graduates who attend graduate school are enrolled in their first- or second-choice graduate program; recent placements include Columbia Law, NYU Law, Georgetown Law, Johns Hopkins School of International Studies, the University of Virginia’s School of Public Policy, Duke Medical School, Washington University Medical School, Cal-Berkeley’s PhD program in Economics) and spiritually (96% of graduates report that they remain committed to the Christian faith, and 95% report that they are members or regular attenders of a local church). Covenant is the college of the Presbyterian Church in America, standing squarely in the midst of a tradition that values deeply the redeeming work... of Jesus Christ in the lives of his people and the theological commitments of the Reformed tradition. The College is located on a stunningly beautiful, mountaintop campus and is adjacent to the vibrant city of Chattanooga, which was rated by Outside Magazine in 2016 as the Best Town Ever for those who love the outdoors and was described by President Barack Obama as a “tornado of innovation” for its dynamic startup scene.