Request to Recruit
Position Title |
0.75 Lecturer in Fibers |
Tenure Status |
Non-Tenure Track |
Provide Rank |
0.75 Lecturer |
Position Number |
004721 |
Department |
Art - 265050 |
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications |
- Earned terminal degree in Studio Art with an emphasis in Fibers or equivalent (or expected by July 31, 2025).
- Proficiency in basic fibers processes, specifically papermaking and surface design (natural dyes, block printing, embroidery, piecing, quilting).
- Experience with, or commitment to, educating and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds and demographics (https://appstate.edu/resources).
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Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) |
- Teaching experience at the college level
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License/Certification Required |
N/A |
Description of the Department or Unit |
The Studio Art program includes 6 studio areas: fibers, metalsmithing and jewelry design, clay, painting and drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Studio courses serve majors in the
BFA in Studio Art, the BA in Art & Visual Culture with a concentration in Studio Art, the
BFA in Graphic Design, and the
BFA in Art Education, as well as Studio Art minors.
The Department of Art is
NASAD-accredited and has over 45 full-time faculty members and nearly 800 undergraduate majors. Additional information about the department, the university, and the surrounding area can be found on our website at art.appstate.edu
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
- Teach three undergraduate courses per semester in person at the Boone campus.
- Primary teaching responsibilities will be in fibers, with the possibility of additional courses in foundations and/or general education.
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Type of Position |
Time Position |
Appointment Type |
0.75 |
Number Of Months Per Year |
9 |
Physical Demands of Position |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire |
08/01/2025 |
Suggested Salary Range |
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
ABD Consideration: |
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications. |
ABD Description |
ABD with reduction in rank and salary:
ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since
ABD will not meet the minimum requirements,
ABD will not be considered. |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach the following to your application:
* Cover letter (maximum two pages) describing interest in and qualifications for position
* CV
* Link to professional portfolio (maximum 20 images)
* Link to portfolio of student work, if available (maximum 20 images)
* List of three references with contact information
* Unofficial graduate transcript (official transcript will be required before hire) |
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires |
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires |
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
Posting Date |
02/07/2025 |
Closing Date |
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Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Evaluation of Applications Begins |
03/17/2025 |
Search Chair Name |
Jeana Klein |
Search Chair Email |
kleinje@appstate.edu |
Quick Link |
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49637 |
Posting Number |
FA00494P |
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