Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Pedagogy: Revitalising Public Schools

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Job Description - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Pedagogy:
Revitalising Public Schools (250007XQ)

Founded in 1873, Mass Art is the nation s first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. Mass Art is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. Located in Boston s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, Mass Art enrolls 2,000 students and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

Mass Art strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that shape our region, nation, and world. We build partnerships with co-workers and maintain an environment welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is governed by the MSCA collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Range: $68,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.

Hours: 37.5

Mass Art seeks candidates who will contribute to our goals of advancing diversity, inclusiveness, and sustainability, addressing intersections of social justice, health and wellbeing, and the environment. We are a collaborative and justice-driven Art Education program, committed to preparing socially engaged artist educators. Our curriculum integrates interdisciplinary studio practice, critical scholarship and pedagogy, and extensive field-based learning. Our flagship Saturday Studios program and teaching gallery connect teaching and learning to real-world contexts.

We emphasize reflective practice, generosity, and resourcefulness, and seek candidates to mentor students, advance inclusive pedagogy, and expand the role of art education across diverse contexts and communities.

The successful candidate will use their expertise to frame and develop coursework in student teaching as well as other pedagogy courses and/or creative practices. Duties include planning, organizing, and delivering course material and content, assessing student learning, and engaging with students. All full-time faculty are also responsible for student advising, committee assignments, office hours, departmental meetings and attending university functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master s Degree in Education, Fine Arts or Directly Related Field
• At least 3 years experience teaching in K-12 Public Schools
• Experience working with children, youth, families, schools, and educational systems that have been historically marginalized, especially in urban contexts
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, access, and equity in education
• Experience working collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience as a classroom teacher in public schools
• Experience supervising or mentoring teachers
• Familiarity with state certification requirements
• Experience teaching developmental theory
• A Terminal degree (MFA/PhD/EdD)
• Expertise supporting racialized, ethno-linguistically diverse, and refugee learners
• Active art/creative practice
• Demonstrated expertise in culturally-responsive pedagogy
• Interest in contemporary art discourse and practice

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US, complete onboarding tasks including CORI and SORI background review, and provide proof of eligibility to work by completing Form I-9 under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed.
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Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
Mass Art offers a suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We encourage you to view Mass Art Benefits for specifics.

Mass Art provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. Mass Art complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

• CV
• Teaching Philosophy with a statement referring to commitment to social justice, access, and equity in education
• Examples of at least 2 curricula and/or syllabi of course(s) you have taught
• 10 examples of students  work with accompanying assignment
• If you have an…