MAJOR PURPOSE:

The Program Director for the Visual & Fine Arts Program is a full-time tenure track faculty position responsible for the overall management of the program and its faculty, staff and programs, as well as recruitment and oversight of quality preparation, instruction, and learning outcomes related to the Visual & Fine Arts curriculum and degree programs.

This is a fully on campus position.

The pay range for full time faculty positions is generally: $65,000 - $85,000. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant education and training, academic and related experience, high demand disciplines, location, and job-related skills.

Position opening 2022-2023, pending available funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and oversee the mission, goals, and objectives of the Visual & Fine Arts program
• Articulate the nature and purpose of the arts from a biblical/mission perspective.
• Integrate Visual & Fine Arts programs and curriculum with plans and goals of the School and WJU
• Develop, teach, and design courses within the Visual & Fine Arts program for a variety of modalities, as needed.
• Oversee gallery efforts on campus
• Provide student curricular and career advising and oversee general advising within the program
• Manage program budget and funding opportunities
• Communicate quarterly and when needed with the Visual & Fine Arts Advisory Board
• Interface with institutional and academic councils and committees for policy and programmatic priorities as requested
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff both within and outside of the Visual & Fine Arts program for curricular development, programming, and outreach
• Serve in a direct or advisory role for various internal and external committees and boards in support of the Visual & Fine Arts program and/or WJU
• Remain current on latest developments of the discipline and oversee related research and other initiatives for the Visual & Fine Arts program
• Represent the program to internal and external collegiate and professional communities
• Develop and maintain relationships with professionals in the visual and digital arts

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

● Terminal degree preferred in the visual arts

EXPERIENCE:

• Ten or more years of practical experience in fine arts and digital arts or related fields
• At least three years of college teaching experience, or comparable professional experience
• Willingness to build and teach fully online courses

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Highly collegial
• Experience with outreach, media, and events preferred
• Subscribe to the statement of faith and sign Community Covenant for William Jessup University
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Effective policy, management, and communication skills with demonstrated leadership capacity and achievements
• Sound Christian testimony with an ability to integrate faith and learning

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of WJU as a private Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.

Employee’s performance shall be assessed, in part, by meaningful progress in their Biblical spiritual formation role. This includes leading class devotions, leading a SFG (Spiritual Formation Group), or performing other duties consistent with Biblical spiritual formation. The employee shall document their Biblical spiritual formation roles in partial fulfilment of the University Service requirements in their professional development and tenure evaluation processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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