Adjunct Assistant Instructor : Foundations

• Title:* Adjunct Assistant Instructor : Foundations
• Employee Classification:* Adjunct Faculty Asst
• Campus:* University of North Texas
• Division:* UNT-Provost
• SubDivision-Department: *UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design
• Department:* UNT-Foundations-136330
• Job Location:* Denton
• Salary:* Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
  
  

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• Retirement Eligibility:* Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
  
  

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at [www.UNTSystem.edu](http://www.UNTSystem.edu).*Department Summary*

The Foundations Program serves as the gateway and first-year experience to all incoming students. It is the core of all undergraduate degree programs in the College of Visual Art and Design at The University of North Texas (UNT). Coursework in the Foundations Program introduces visual problem solving and critical thinking strategies incorporating/studying culture and history, and the practice of various art/design forms across disciplines to prepare students for rigorous college courses in visual art, design, art education, and art history.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

*Position Overview*

The Foundations Program in the College of Visual Arts and Design seeks an adjunct assistant colleague with expertise in Design, Visual Art, or a related discipline, and an understanding of varied approaches to teaching within the Foundations curriculum. The program follows a lecture/lab course format, with students participating in a weekly lecture as one cohort and completing hands-on work in separate studio sessions.

*Minimum Qualifications*

MFA in Visual Art, Design, or related discipline.

*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*

N/A

*Preferred Qualifications*

A demonstrated ability to teach and make connections across various (2D/3D/time-based, etc.) disciplines in visual art and design.

A demonstrated ability to mentor students.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click [here](https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/index.php).

EEO Statement

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