Program Director and Faculty of Art Education (F650)
Company: Azusa Pacific University
Location: Azusa
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Program Director and Faculty of Art Education Tracking Code F650
Job Description Position Tracking Number: F650 School/College:
School of Visual and Performing Arts, College of the Arts
Department: Art Location: -Azusa About APU: Azusa Pacific
University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles
northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian
university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous
academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional
focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and
internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs
within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is
classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University,
recognizing APU's high level of research activity. A leader in the
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to
excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven
regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be
recognized annually as one of America's Best Colleges by - U.S.
News & World Report . Description: Since its founding in 2013, the
College of the Arts (COTA) has made significant strides in
advancing our mission of being a premiere college focused on
exceptional artistic development and the incorporation of authentic
Christian faith. These dual aspirations extend and enrich our
influence on culture. Through the innovation and dedication of
COTA's scholar-practitioner faculty, nearly 750 arts majors and 150
arts minors are shaped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to
follow their passion and fulfill their vocational calling across
the disciplines of cinema, design, music, theater, animation,
communication, and visual art. This position directs the newly
endowed program in art education. The Program Director of Art
Education will ensure academic excellence and innovation in art
education, coordinate the curriculum and faculty of the program,
provide oversight for practice initiatives in art education, and
promote partnerships that support student learning, faculty
practice, and research initiatives in art education.
Specialization: Art Education Responsibilities: -
- Advance the APU mission, vision, and strategic plan.
- Maintain active professional scholarship.
- Ensure program compliance with State and Accreditation
standards for Art education.
- Provide oversight assistance of assessment and revision,
ensuring instruction is conducted with academic integrity and
rigor
- Supervise assigned support staff. -
- Participates in faculty recruitment and evaluation
- Collaborate with the College of the Arts, Graduate Studies
Students Services, and Graduate Enrollment Services in matters of
common concern
- Maintain ongoing relationships with the local art education
community and the greater art education field
- Coordinate graduate class scheduling in art education
- Coordinate adjunct faculty teaching in art education
- Manage the budget of the graduate art education area
- Support student success and retention by working with other
team members, faculty and advisors, while maintaining
confidentiality of vital information.
- Serve on University committees as assigned. -
- May be needed to work at alternative Regional Campuses or
Sites.
- Additional responsibilities include providing support for faith
integration across the curriculum, having an on-going professional
research agenda, and active participation in service to the
University through committee participation, School and/or
University level as well as service to the broader professional
community. -
- The ability to teach in a variety of instructional environments
including: online, face-to-face, and hybrid formats is required.
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- Must maintain ongoing connection and collaboration with the
California Council for Teacher Education (CCTE) and other relevant
professional education organizations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean
- If being considered for the program director : the candidate
must have prior fulltime higher education teaching experience. The
program director will be responsible for coordinating with
recruiting and admissions leadership, curricular updates and
alignment with accreditation standards, course scheduling, and
student advising. - Level: Faculty rank commensurate with
experience. Qualifications: Successful candidates will possess the
following:
- Ph.D or Ed.D, in Art Education. -
- Record of strong scholarship, administrative experience, and
excellent interpersonal skills required.
- A commitment to excellence in teaching and research
- Ability to develop and evaluate new and existing programs
- Active engagement in Curriculum and Program development
- Transparent, collaborative leadership ability
- A demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith compatible with the
mission of Azusa Pacific University (Faculty members are required
to sign a "Statement of Faith," available at -
http://www.apu.edu/about/believe , and to adhere to the policies
outlined in the Faculty Handbook)
- Demonstration of collegial teamwork, desire to collaborate with
colleagues and contribute to the College of Music and the Arts,
Graduate Studies
- Experience with assistive technology tools and instructional
strategies Experience: Professional expertise and experience
commensurate with specific position requirements. Workload:
Full-time Hire Date: Open until filled. Mental Demands:
- Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
- Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent
judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential
information.
- Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and
maintain collegial relations.
- Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and
oral form. Additional Information: Candidates must align with Azusa
Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are
expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at -
http://www.apu.edu/about/believe ), to adhere to the policies
outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian
faith in teaching and scholarship. Azusa Pacific University is a
Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks
faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively
with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our
rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Azusa Pacific
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in
any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply. Azusa Pacific University conducts
background checks on all final candidates. Job Location Azusa,
California, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular Site
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