Assistant Professor of Art History (tenure track)

Position Details Position Information Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor of Art History (tenure track) Hire Types Faculty Division MSU Moorhead Department Academic Departments Unit College of Arts & Humanities Location Moorhead, MN FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.
0 Employment Condition Probationary Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details This position is covered by IFO Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The full salary range for positions under this agreement can be found in Article 11, Section S.
Salary Minimum $62,260 Salary Maximum $94,705+ DOE Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO Job Description Teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester Primary responsibility for teaching introductory global survey courses, upper-level art history courses, and the capstone seminar (Contemporary Art, Design, and Theory) Additional teaching responsibilities assigned based on professional background and expertise Foster the development of department curriculum, Art History Major, Minor and Certificates within the context of the School of Art Active participation in scholarly/creative activities and professional organizations Other responsibilities include mentoring students and student projects, portfolio reviews, student academic advising, and service to the department, university, and community Maintaining standards and assessments for Art History classes designated as Liberal Arts & Sciences Curriculum (LASC/Generals) courses and Writing Intensive designated courses Support Minnesota State University Moorhead’s strategic priority of creating a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware, and just Required Qualifications Ph.
D.
in Art History Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching excellence Demonstrated record and commitment to scholarly activities Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of teaching experience beyond T.
A.
Ability to teach and/or interest in developing courses that align with candidate expertise and departmental objectives Knowledge of contemporary artistic studio production methods and media Demonstrated commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive pedagogy, and an ability to work successfully with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as a team Leadership experience Other Requirements The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins.
The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
Official transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to first duty day.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.
minnstate.
edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.
pdf.
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The system-wide goal of Equity 2030 is to eliminate racial graduation disparities by the year 2030.
Focusing on an equity gap instead of an achievement gap allows us to frame our work on creating equity-minded practices, pedagogy, curriculum, and inclusive communities.
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Heart We go the extra mile for our students and each other.
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Aspirational Value (We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values) Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas “Permission to Play” Values (These are the expectations of membership in our academic community) Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?) We will succeed by: Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students’ return on their investment; Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region.
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Equity and Inclusion: We will continue to build our organizational capacity to achieve equitable educational outcomes for all students, recognizing that achieving equity will require changing our systems, policies, practices, assumptions, and campus climate.
Community Engagement: We will build community partnerships that strengthen and sustain our academic programs, enhance students’ educational experiences, and meet important community needs.
ACADEMICS Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes.
128 majors, emphases, and options 73 undergraduate major 55 emphases and options 12 pre-professional programs 15 graduate degrees 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates 26 areas of teacher licensure preparation OUR STUDENTS 4,679 Total Enrollment (3,720 undergraduates), Fall 2022 30th day 64.
3% Female 35.
1% Male 15.
3% Students of color 3.
0% International MSUM enrolls 4,679 students from 35 states and 42 countries.
MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science.
THE COMMUNITY Moorhead, Minn.
and Fargo and West Fargo, N.
D.
are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 249,974 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 30,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports, and social activities.
The communities enjoy major concert venues; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events.
Unemployment rates for the Fargo-Moorhead area hover around 2.
1% (07/2023), below the national average of 3.
7% (07/2023).
The average one-way commute in Fargo is 16 minutes, shorter than the U.
S.
average of 26 minutes.
Moorhead public schools serve more than 7,400 students (2022) in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities.
Minnesota ranks 2nd nationally in the percentage of its population (aged 25 to 64) with an associate degree or higher (50%).
Fargo’s Hector International Airport is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and United with direct flights to these cities: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando International, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Phoenix-Sky Harbor and St.
Pete-Clearwater.
The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community is among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business.
Recent community accolades: Top 50 Best Places to Live (Livability, 2022) #30 Best Places to Raise a Family (Fortune, 2023) #1 in lowest unemployment (ZipRecruiter, 2023) Top 30 Best Cities to Start a Career (WalletHub, 2023) #5 Best Place to Start a Business (Livability 2023) Top 25 Best Places to Retire (Forbes, 2023) #1 out of 100 cities for lowest crime rate, low unemployment, short commutes (Self Magazine, 2023) AVAILABILITY OF MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD ANNUAL CRIME REPORT Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is available at: https://www.
mnstate.
edu/student-life/public-safety/campus-reports/.
Prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report.
The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters.
You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting Public Safety at 218.
477.
2449.
Benefits Info Faculty Benefits Summary: https://www.
mnstate.
edu/globalassets/human-resources/2024-faculty-benefits-summary.
pdf Posting Detail Information Posting Number MSUM187P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date 08/20/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 12/18/2023 Close Date 01/17/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary To be considered by the search committee, applications must include: Curriculum vitae or resume Cover letter addressing suitability for the position including a statement of teaching philosophy Unofficial transcripts from all degree granting institutions Reference checks will be initiated for finalist candidates through SkillSurvey.
Candidates should be prepared to enter contact information for 5 professional references.
Accept Applications Yes Posting Contact Chris Walla; wallach@mnstate.
edu; 218-477-4625 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited.
Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Human Resources Office, OW 214, 218.
477.
2157 (Voice).
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Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator, Amanda Korynta at 218-477-2066 (Voice) or amanda.
korynta@mnstate.
edu.
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