Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a 100% special faculty/lecturer position in the Art Program housed in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2024. The candidate hired into this position will receive a one-year appointment for AY2024-2025 with the option for renewal based on funding availability and department need.
The lecturer’s primary focus will be teaching courses in Visual Culture and Studio Art for the Art Program. This is a multidisciplinary position; candidates must be able to teach in lecture-based visual culture courses in addition to studio art courses. Visual Culture courses include traditional art history in addition to thematic courses that fulfill general education requirements in Diversity and Global Studies. Candidates must have the ability to teach at least two of the following courses: The Visual Art Experience (art appreciation), Art Through Time I & II (art history survey courses), The Body and Art, Native North American Art, and Contemporary Art. Studio Art courses include both upper and lower division courses in one or more areas such as Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Illustration, or Digital/Time-Based Media. Studio seminar courses could include Senior Capstone, BFA Thesis and Exhibition, or Writing About Art. Priority will be given to candidates with the ability to incorporate digital technology into studio art and/or experience with managing community-based art projects.
The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to cultural diversity, community engagement, and social justice.
Teaching: typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to department needs. Responsibilities will include teaching courses in the areas of Visual Culture and Studio Art. The position also requires the faculty member to participate in departmental BFA critiques and manage 2D or 3D classroom studios. The candidate is not required to serve on committees. Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching.
The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to cultural diversity, community engagement, and social justice.
The expected salary upon hire is $52,842. In addition to the salary the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on July 12, 2024 and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
Required Qualifications
M.F.A. in Studio Art, or Ph.D. in Visual Culture or Art History with BA or BFA in Studio Art
Record of success teaching Visual Culture or Art History at the college level
Record of success teaching Studio Art at the college-level
Demonstrated high degree of interest, ability, and/or experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to teach digital art at the college-level
Record of professional exhibitions
Ability to teach in at least two areas of studio expertise
Record of success in community engagement or curatorial practice
Experience with Health & Safely protocols
Experience with art studio management or art lab technician
Other Skills And Abilities
Flexibility
Collaboration
Collegiality
Communication
Teamwork
Time Management
Job Duties
Teaching ResponsibilityTeaching: typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year and the candidate may be required to teach other courses that fulfill the need of the Department and Program according to the expertise of the candidate hired into the position.
Teaching includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
Meet all scheduled classes
Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales
Schedule and attend office hours
Turn in grades according to established deadlines
Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
Teaching Responsibilities during AY24-25:The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities involving a variety of Art courses based on the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the department. Teaching responsibilities may include the following:
Teach courses in visual culture in at least two of these topics: Art Appreciation, Art History Survey, The Body and Art, Contemporary Art, Native North American Art
Teach studio art courses in at least one area of expertise: Painting, Sculpture, Digital, Ceramics, Illustration
Teach at least one art seminar course such as Capstone, BFA Thesis, or Writing About Art
Additional courses to be considered based on the expertise of the candidate.
Mentor art majors in BFA and BA programs
Manage/oversee studio classrooms (health & safety)
Participate in Quarterly BFA Faculty Reviews
Actual workload will be based on the needs of the department. Additional or alternative courses, if required by the program, to be based on the expertise of the candidate.Percent of Time: 100
Conditions Of Employment
The candidate hired into this position will receive a one-year appointment for AY2024-2025 with the option for renewal based on funding availability and department need.
The required start date for this position is 09/16/2024. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2024.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $52,842.
Posting Date: 07/03/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin: 07/12/2024
Special Instructions To Applicants
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12492
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