How to Apply
Applicants should upload a letter of intent and curriculum vitae for initial review to Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/145370. Selected applicants will then be asked to submit three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and sample syllabi. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2024. An offer of employment will be extended no later than June 21, 2024. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
Summary
The Department of Language, Culture, and the Arts, and the Applied Art program in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) invites applicants for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for the Fall 2024 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 66.65% appointment for the Fall 2024 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in face-to face, hybrid, and asynchronous/online modalities for the Applied Art program starting for the following Applied Art courses:
The instructor will teach the following courses, which are offered in sections that combine Beginning and Intermediate levels:
ART 201/321 Beg./Int. Painting: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 pm to 7:45 pm (4 credit hours)
ART 206/306 Bas./Int. Design-Color: Mondays and Wednesdays 2 pm to 3:45 pm (4 credit hours) at 33.33% effort.
The appointment is for one semester only, with possibility for reappointment for future terms.
Course Description
Art 201 Beginning Painting. Lectures on the fundamentals of painting along with work in the studio. Basic ideas of structure, composition, and color are explored through individual and group instruction. Students work from still-life and from the model. This is a broad introductory painting course designed for the student unfamiliar with fundamentals of design and color. Material: acrylics.
Art 206 Basic Design-Color. Students will be introduced to the complex and diverse subject of color. The areas of study include principles and theories of color, practical application and technique, and the phenomenon of color interaction. The art elements (line, shape, value, space, form, and texture) and design principles will be applied within specific assignments. Compositional concerns and creative problem solving will be emphasized.
Art 306 Intermediate Design-Color. The design emphasis will be online and movement, positive/negative space, push/pull dynamics and a study of the nature of grids. The color emphasis will focus on tertiary colors, the effect of variations in color intensity and tonal contrast. There will also be a study of various twentieth century design movements such as the Russian Avant Garde, Constructivism and the Bauhaus, with some assignments modeled on these styles. Prerequisite: ART 206.
Art 321 Intermediate Painting. Various painting approaches, styles and concepts are explored beyond the basic level through lectures and studio work. Students are encouraged to develop their own personal style as they master new techniques and types of subject matter. This course is repeatable once in order for students to develop their skills. When repeating, the content and assignments are determined in consultation with instructor. Prerequisite: ART 201.
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The university does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Required Qualifications*
MFA and experience teaching courses in painting (acrylics) and design in-person at the college-level. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and environmental regulations relevant to use and disposal of supplies and materials in the Art Studio.
Desired Qualifications*
MFA in painting preferred. Familiarity with Canvas course management system used for grading, student communications and announcements, and distribution of course materials for the courses already in progress.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.