Warren Wilson College welcomes applicants for a faculty position in Media Arts and Photography. This is a full-time, junior-level position in an extended contract system with a 3-3 load beginning in August of 2022. We seek a person who is experienced and knowledgeable in a variety of approaches to teaching digital media arts, video, and photography who is strongly committed to teaching and student-engaged research in an undergraduate liberal arts environment.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Warren Wilson College, rooted in liberal arts education, is committed to providing educational programs that prepare graduates to engage in groundbreaking scholarship and creative work; pursue meaningful careers with professionalism; and lead purposeful lives dedicated to fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable world. Toward that end, the College utilizes an innovative educational approach that intentionally integrates academics and experiential learning (through campus work and community engagement) for a rich, challenging student experience. Our students matriculate through deliberately scaffolded courses and signature capstone experiences that combine intellectual foundations with experiential skill development and problem solving. In that vein, Warren Wilson College is committed to fostering students' curiosity, empathy, and integrity by providing them with a variety of perspectives, mentors and role models. Therefore, we're seeking and supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty with a genuine interest in our unique approach to education and focus on inclusive excellence, as well as a willingness to fully participate in the life of the college.
To fulfill this mission, the College, through its Strategic Imperative for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is embarking on institutional initiatives that infuse DEI into all aspects of its functioning. Specifically, the College is unwavering in our commitment to the dignity of all people – particularly those populations who have been both historically oppressed and continue to experience systemic oppression. While we value the breadth of diversity necessary for a rich campus culture, we also recognize the particular challenge and opportunity for growth and leadership around race, noting that such a focus necessarily intersects with deepening efforts around other aspects of identity. We are committed to a culture of educational access and ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. Fully living out this commitment involves incorporating DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs and administrative capacities to advance inclusive excellence at all levels of the College. In alignment with our DEI commitment, we welcome and invite applicants who desire to, and possess the skills and experience to, advance this work. We welcome applications from members of racial/ethnic underrepresented groups (e.g., BIPOC/people of the global majority) and individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations (e.g., racial/ethnic, income, immigration status, sexual orientation/gender identification, etc.).
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will teach courses within the art program with a particular focus on digital media arts, video, and photography, and may include animation, graphic design and alternative darkroom processes. The position requires teaching beginning through advanced Media Arts and Photography, a freshman seminar course, and to selectively teach independent studies. A key responsibility includes providing leadership to safely manage a student work crew and media arts facilities. Participation in the senior project course as a rotating primary instructor and/or mentor is required. This person will also participate in a rotating chair position and will be expected to continue to be a practicing, exhibiting artist. Additionally, committee work in the wider college community will be expected.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a one page artist statement, and a list of courses taught with course descriptions along with a URL portfolio that includes 20 images of personal work and 20 images of student work in JPEG format. The cover letter should include a discussion of your demonstrated engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion in learning spaces. Applicants should also describe how their teaching, research, and/or creative scholarly activity connects to Warren Wilson's distinct learning approach and community. First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by 5 PM EST on December 5, 2021. Electronic submission is required.
Located on a beautiful 1,135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, the College has a working farm and forest. We enroll approximately 750 undergraduates and 100 graduates in a learning community committed to sustainable practices, social justice, and community engagement. We seek individuals with a genuine interest in our unique approach to education, and a willingness to fully participate in the life of the college.
Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.