Oklahoma State University, Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History in Stillwater invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Jewelry & Metals for the 2024–2025 academic year with the possibility of renewal. We seek an artist and educator who demonstrates a broad knowledge of issues, methods, and theories of both historical and contemporary art.
The teaching responsibility will be a maximum of 4/4 and is comprised of 3D Foundations, Jewelry 1, Jewelry 2, and Advanced Jewelry Studio. An ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching using a range of hands-on skills in tandem with contemporary fabrication methods. Knowledge of software to teach 3D modeling and printing starting at the foundation level curriculum is expected. Additionally, the 3D foundations course integrates teaching a range of materials and methods, including soldering, wood fabrication, public art, site-specific installation, laser cutting, etc. Preference will be given to candidates whose portfolio of student artwork shows examples of these approaches.
The Jewelry & Metals program at Oklahoma State is a long-standing area with state-of-the-art facilities in both traditional craft processes and contemporary digital fabrication. Our established studios include facilities for enameling, lapidary, arc-welding, soldering, casting, etching, 3D extrusion and resin printing, laser cutting, and more. Between the Bartlett Center and Visual Art Annex, the department houses studios for jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, 3D design, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and 2D design. Throughout the academic year, there are opportunities to engage with visiting artists and scholars, exhibitions at the OSU Art Museum and Gardiner Gallery, and travel opportunities to punctuate coursework and engage in personal creative research.
Have experience teaching both traditional processes and contemporary digital fabrication methods including designing artwork in 3D software for extrusion and/or resin printing, utilizing Adobe Illustrator to design original artwork for laser cutting, and/or other related experience.
Articulate a sophisticated approach to teaching Jewelry & Metals that includes a sculptural/conceptual awareness or other expanded notion of the medium.
Have a studio practice and/or teaching philosophy that invites interdisciplinarity or connects meaningfully to other bodies of knowledge.
Applications must be submitted through Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/149903
To receive priority consideration, applications should be received by February 15, 2024. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. This position is contingent upon available funding.
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