Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Art

Position: Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Art

Location: Seward, NE

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Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.

Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders!

Concordia University is needing an Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Art who wants to be a part of this mission. The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visitwww.cune.edu.

Responsibilities will include teaching visual arts, with a focus on program and curriculum development in drawing, painting, and two-dimensional design for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University. This position will advise and mentor students, as well as participate in marketing and recruitment initiatives for the Department of Art, as assigned by the Department Chair. This is a full-time position with full-time benefits package.

Must be 19 years or older to apply. The preferred start date of this faculty position is July/August 2027 at the beginning of the 2027-28 Academic Year.

• Teach courses in studio art, adapting to the needs of the Department of Art. The ideal candidate should be open to instructing a variety of media and closely related art courses that align with their qualifications. Preferred teaching areas include drawing, painting, integrated materials, and two-dimensional design.
• Develop courses and lessons that explore the intersection between faith and learning.
• Engage in departmental planning, course and program assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and assistance with student recruitment.
• Mentor students involved in studio research.
• Provide leadership for student internships and job opportunities, including maintaining and establishing contacts in business and industry.
• Work with colleagues from multiple departments to serve the university.
• Actively pursue scholarly research activities that are mutually beneficial.
• Work with other faculty in the department to ensure that art facilities are fully operational with proper supplies and teaching tools.
• Manage and maintain supplies needed for the program, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a willingness to enthusiastically embrace the mission and vision of Concordia University, Nebraska.
• Work with colleagues from multiple departments to serve the university.
• Other faculty duties as assigned.

• Terminal degree (M.F.A.) in visual art or a closely related field preferred. Candidates who have considerable experience and who agree to pursue a terminal degree will be considered.

Appropriate successful experience in the workplace or in a classroom that will lead to successful university-level teaching and mentoring in an acceptable subset of the following areas:

• Evidence of excellence in teaching, preferably at the community college or university level.
• Familiar with higher education, curriculum planning, course development, best teaching and administrative practices, or a record of excellence in teaching.
• Desire to develop professional relationships with students in which the faculty member is seen as an instructor, mentor, and advisor.
• A candidate who is an active Christian is required. Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod membership preferred.
• Specialized knowledge and experience with media, equipment, visual communication, studio workflows, design fundamentals, art theory and art history.
• Proficient in the use of technology, software applications including Blackboard, Banner, Adobe Products, and related…