Work For The Arts

Posting Details

Department: School of Art & Art History

College/Division: College of The Arts

Salary Plan: Full-time

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

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DUTIES:

The School of Art & Art History at the University of South Florida is searching for an innovative, creative and visionary leader who is ready to build on its success and chart a new direction for the School toward a vibrant future. The Director will serve as the academic and administrative officer of the School of Art & Art History, reporting to the Dean of the College of The Arts. The Director is responsible for facilitating and supporting a high level of research productivity for faculty and students in addition to developing a collegial and rigorous academic community. The Director is a key member of the Dean’s Leadership Team- a collaborative, consultative and dynamic group of directors, who work closely to advance the mission and goals of the College of The Arts. 

The ideal candidate will facilitate and build a collaborative shared vision for the School of Art and Art History. This vision should embody the recently completed strategic plan which includes a focus on research/creative practice, and meaningful community engagement and access. The director will continue to develop the department’s commitment to recruit and support excellent faculty and students and foster a culture that promotes justice with an emphatic affirmation that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

As we elevate our international prominence, we believe a deep engagement with our local community is a point of distinction. A successful candidate will invest in alumni and innovative partnerships and actively build new collaborative relationships. By embracing opportunities to embed the School of Art & Art History in the rapidly growing regional communities, including USF campuses in Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, the School of Art & Art History will advance the stature of the College of The Arts and the University of South Florida. 

Qualifications (Education and Experience): 
Minimum Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have:
• Terminal degree in art, art history, or related field (i.e., MFA, PhD), or professional experience equivalent.
• An established record of distinguished research, teaching, creative activity and service, that are sufficient for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across disciplines in and outside of the arts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with demonstrated ability to lead effective change in diverse groups.
• Experience working with community organizations through outreach, research, teaching and/or creative activities.
• Experience with fundraising/donor relations/ alumni/interdisciplinary grants.
• Experience managing multi-source academic budgets.
• Evidence of established leadership of an academic unit, organization, or large-scale project.

Please provide the following documents when completing your application:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 3 references.
• Applicants must submit links to a curated online portfolio of work examples and/or publications.
• Diversity statement that describes your effectiveness in promoting inclusive excellence among diverse populations in teaching, research, and/or practice.

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 32903

Posting Date:  12/12/2022

How To Apply 

On the USF GEMS page for this position, click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume plus any other requested material.

Click here for additional tutorial information.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Posting Details

Department: School of Theatre & Dance / 0-2403-000

College/Division: College of The Arts

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience

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DUTIES:

The Schools of Music and Theatre & Dance at the University of South Florida are searching for a creative and collaborative music director. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, continuing position. This appointment has career advancement and promotion opportunities similar to traditional tenure track positions.

The successful candidate will be the Assistant Director of Vocal Ensembles and the resident Music Director for the Musical Theatre area. The musical director will offer a variety of vocal ensemble performance experiences for undergraduate and graduate students that include both traditional school choral ensembles and groups that primarily perform music representative of urban/multi-ethnic communities, they will music direct one theatre production each Fall and Spring semesters, and they will offer courses related to musical theatre that support theatre and dance majors. 

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal or Masters Degree, or equivalent professional experience in related arts fields required. Prior experience music directing/conducting both musical theatre productions on the main stage season, and competitive concert and style-based vocal ensembles is expected. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate advanced keyboard skills (including the ability to sight-read and accompany musical theatre classes).

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the music and theatre industries including contemporary commercial trends in vocalizing (including singing, rapping, etc.), and be able to teach basic music theory to theatre students.

Application Instructions:

To receive full consideration submit your curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing items from both minimum and preferred qualifications, a statement articulating your teaching philosophy and approach to fostering an inclusive learning environment, and names and contact information for three individuals familiar with your professional experience as it relates to this position. Other materials may be requested (including videos) at a later date.

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 32860

Posting Date:  12/06/2022

How To Apply 

On the USF GEMS page for this position, click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter, resume and any other requested materials.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter, resume and any other requested materials. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click here for additional tutorial information.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Posting Details

Department: School of Art & Art History Dept ID 240400 

College/Division: College of The Arts 

Salary Plan: Full Time 

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $65,000/year

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Organizational summary:

As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of the Arts provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow's leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College's three research centers lead the way, making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day, the most prominent being the university's world renowned Graphicstudio.

USF's Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theaters and two state of the art concert halls support production of nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals -- all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community. The USF School of Art & Art History with 500 majors and more than 25 fulltime faculty on two campuses (St. Petersburg & Tampa), is the design and visual arts educational hub in a diverse region of more than 3 million residents.  The Graphic Arts Program is housed in Harbor Hall on the St. Petersburg campus' beautiful Bayboro Harbor and adjacent to Downtown St. Petersburg.  Harbor Hall has just completed a $1million renovation featuring state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, and research spaces.  The design faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their high-impact creative research achievements.

The College is an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. The interdisciplinary ecosystem facilitates, prepares, and educates students and faculty to become creative leaders in a global society engaging and collaborating to create lasting positive impact.

Position Summary: 

The School of Art & Art History at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Animation.  Appointment to begin August 2023.

An essential position in a fast-growing Animation program, the ideal candidate will fill significant student and research needs for undergraduates and graduates. The candidate will teach a minimum of two undergraduate courses per semester, as well as mentor graduate students and work on MFA research project committees. They must be able to develop new curricula and teach courses ranging from undergraduate non-majors to art specialization majors as well as work in the mentoring and teaching of graduate students in a multi-disciplinary MFA program. They must also demonstrate teaching and research experiences that address diverse cultural issues and/or backgrounds. The candidate will maintain an active record of high impact creative research achievements at the national/international level, assist in organizing and supervising the needs of an expanding Animation program, including overseeing graduate teaching, and developing an ambitious curriculum. Service to the School, College and University will be provided through committees and project initiatives. The candidate must possess the ability to organize and supervise instructional staff and periodically act as area head.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and theoretical foundation, as well as an expansive approach that embraces the evolving role of the moving image in a global society. A record of producing, presenting, and exhibiting creative original work at the national/international level. They will have the ability to help shape the future of Animation within the School of Art & Art History and be able to expand the range of the program through interdisciplinary and innovative creative research.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (MFA) in Animation or MFA in Studio Art, Filmmaking, or relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstratable experience in creative applications of moving image animation with an emphasis in 2D and/or 3D animation.
• Ability to teach a range of skill sets including digital and traditional as well as unconventional methods and approaches to moving images.
• Knowledge of current practices, techniques, technology, and issues as related to teaching Animation are essential

Preferred Qualifications:

• A creative research record at the national level.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience after completion of terminal degree.
• The candidate should demonstrate relevant areas of expertise in two or more of the following areas: 2D Animation, Storyboarding and Visual Storytelling, Character Design, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, Digital Illustration/Concept Art, Character, Rigging and Character Animation.
• Knowledge of software for 2D animation. Experience with Autodesk Maya for 3D Animation, Zbrush, Cinema 4D, Unity 3D, Unreal, or Substance Designer.
• An awareness of contemporary visual culture, and animation and theory is highly desirable.

Please provide the following documents when completing your application:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for 3 references. 
• Link to a curated online portfolio of work examples. If the works require passwords for viewing, please include them. Files that cannot be easily accessed may not be reviewed.  
• A separate portfolio of student works must also be accessible online as examples of teaching.  
• Diversity statement that describes their effectiveness in promoting inclusive excellence among diverse populations in teaching, research, and/or practice
• Provide an artist statement.

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 32844

Posting Date:  12/2/2022

Posting End Date: Open until filled 

How To Apply 

On the USF GEMS page for this position, click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click here for additional tutorial information.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Posting Details

Department: School of Art & Art History

Dept ID: 240400 

College/Division: College of The Arts 

Salary Plan: Full time

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

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Organizational summary:

As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of the Arts provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow's leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College's three research centers lead the way, making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day, the most prominent being the university's world renowned Graphicstudio.

USF's Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theaters and two state of the art concert halls support production of nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals -- all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community. The USF School of Art & Art History with 500 majors and more than 25 fulltime faculty on two campuses (St. Petersburg & Tampa), is the design and visual arts educational hub in a diverse region of more than 3 million residents.  The Graphic Arts Program is housed in Harbor Hall on the St. Petersburg campus' beautiful Bayboro Harbor and adjacent to Downtown St. Petersburg.  Harbor Hall has just completed a $1million renovation featuring state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, and research spaces.  The design faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their high-impact creative research achievements.

The College is an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. The interdisciplinary ecosystem facilitates, prepares, and educates students and faculty to become creative leaders in a global society engaging and collaborating to create lasting positive impact.

Position Summary:

The School of Art & Art History at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, invites applications for a Studio Foundations Coordinator for a 9-month, annual position at Assistant Professor of Instruction rank.  Appointment to begin August 2023.

An essential position in the School and for the College, with extensive impact on undergraduate majors and non-majors, the ideal candidate will fulfill a critical role in conceptualizing and implementing innovative Foundations courses for Studio Art and Graphic Design with possible linkages to arts and design initiatives. The Studio Foundations Coordinator will engage in teaching diverse studio art practices and strategies where topics include Studio Production, Research, Critical Frameworks, and Conceptual Thinking.

The ideal candidate will lead the Foundations Program. Additionally, they will teach face-to-face and online courses, develop innovative curriculum, supervise other instructors, manage budget, oversee facilities, and provide program assessment. USF is a consolidated multi-campus university. The candidate will work with instructors at both Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses. The instructor will have the opportunity to work with MFA students in Directed Studies and MFA Final Research Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in art and/or design or related professional experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of skills and practices across multiple disciplines.
• Experience teaching.
• Demonstrable experience in academic leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of active research.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead an innovative Foundations Studio program for majors and non-majors.
• A history of interdisciplinary program development within institutions and the community.
• Two years of demonstrated teaching success.
• Experience with strategic planning, budget, facilities, personnel, and assessment.

Please provide the following documents when completing your application:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for 3 references.
• Link to a curated online portfolio of work examples. If the works require passwords for viewing, please include them. Files that cannot be easily accessed may not be reviewed.  
• A separate portfolio of student works must also be accessible online as examples of teaching.  
• Diversity statement that describes their effectiveness in promoting inclusive excellence among diverse populations in teaching, research, and/or practice

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 32875

Posting Date:  12/12/22

Posting End Date: Open until filled

How To Apply 

On the USF GEMS page for this position, click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click here for additional tutorial information.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Posting Details

Department: School of Theatre & Dance / 0-2403-000

College/Division: College of The Arts

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range:  Competitive and Commensurate with experience

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DUTIES:

The School of Theatre and Dance is excited to recruit an interdisciplinary designer specializing lighting design for the theatre and event/themed entertainments. This tenure track position will be part of a re-envisioning of design programs in the College of the Arts and the School of Theatre and Dance.  Faculty in the School of Theatre and Dance are required to maintain an active research agenda and annually report on progress toward promotion and tenure. Teaching responsibilities may be comprised of a combination of courses and production assignments. Typical service responsibilities include mentoring and advising students, work on School, College, and/or University committees, professional memberships, and curricular development.  

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal Degree in Lighting Design or professional experience equivalent.
• Ability to teach Lighting Design and other related courses in an inclusive manner and mentor student designers.  
• Demonstrated ability to light for main stage productions in theatre, dance, musicals, and in other interdisciplinary interests 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional theatre design and/or event/theme design 
• Additional areas of design experience such as projections or sound
• University teaching experience
• National and/or international professional design credits in theatre, dance, or other performance genres 
• Interdisciplinary research involving design and technology in other fields 

Application Instructions:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Links to portfolio work
• Contact information for 3 references
• Diversity statement that describes your effectiveness in promoting inclusive excellence among diverse populations in teaching, research, and/or practice 

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 32858

Posting Date:  12/06/2022

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

How To Apply 

On the USF GEMS page for this position, click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter, resume and any other requested materials.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter, resume and any other requested materials. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click here for additional tutorial information.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Posting Details

Department: School of Music / 0-2402-000

College/Division: College of The Arts / Academic Affairs

Salary Plan: Faculty- Regular

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

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As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of the Arts provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow’s leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College’s three research centers lead the way making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day, the most prominent being the university’s world renowned Graphicstudio. 

Our Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theaters and two state of the art concert halls allow us to produce nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals—all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community.  

The mission of the School of Music at USF is to advance the art of music globally while generating new knowledge in existing and emerging fields. Our more than 50 full and part time, forward thinking faculty, have spent the last year reimagining curricula that are relevant for 21st century realities, provide significant student choice, and are informed by diversity, equity and inclusion. The School of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and is housed in state-of-the-art facilities on the Tampa campus.

The College is an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. Our interdisciplinary ecosystem facilitates, prepares, and educates our students and faculty to become creative leaders in a global society as we engage and collaborate to create lasting positive impact. 

Duties:

The School of Music at the University of South Florida is searching for a creative and collaborative musician who has an established record as an innovator in music and the arts, and as an entrepreneur in music industries. The Assistant Professor of Innovation in the Arts and Entrepreneurism is a 9-month, full-time, tenure track position which contributes to the teaching, research and service missions of the University of South Florida. Anticipated start date is August 8, 2023 or earlier depending on the availability of the successful candidate and the needs of the school. The successful candidate will create and maintain an active research agenda involving any aspect of innovation in music and the arts, and offer entrepreneurism courses for undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of the arts, as well as music courses in their specialty and as needed by the School. They will be expected to organize workshops, symposia, convocations, etc., covering a wide range of innovation and entrepreneurism topics and areas in the arts. They will also liaise with faculty from other areas in the School of Music, across the University, and with entities in the community. In addition, they will participate in shared governance within the institution.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, DMA, etc.) in music or ABD or professional experience equivalent.
• An established record as an innovator and entrepreneur in music industries.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the music industry including contemporary commercial trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience engaging the community and/or the schools.
• Demonstrated experience working professionally with artists from other art forms (dancers, actors and/or visual artists).
• An established record of research in artistic areas of interest curriculum design, and leveraging social media and technology.

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 32871

Posting Date:  12/8/22

Posting End Date: Open until Filled

How To Apply 

On the USF GEMS page for this position, click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. 

To receive full consideration submit:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter addressing items from both minimum and preferred qualifications
• Statement articulating your teaching philosophy and approach to fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Contact information for three individuals familiar with your professional experience as it relates to this position.

Only online applications are accepted for this position. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Dept Number/Name: 0-3300-000 School of Architecture

College/Division: Academic Affairs-College of The Arts

Salary Plan: Instructor (9 months)

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

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Job Summary

The position's duties may be split between Teaching Laboratory Manager (0.80 FTE) in the School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD) and teaching undergraduate / graduate courses (0.20 FTE) in the SACD.  The school director can alter the FTE split based on unit needs. The position includes administrative duties as described below and included purchasing card authority.

Nature of Work

The USF School of Architecture & Community Design is a robust, design studio centric, NAAB accredited architecture program.  The teaching lab, in its various incarnations, has long supported the production of student projects and, after a brief covid pause, we find the facilities and equipment are in full demand. In short, the teaching lab/wood shop is integral to the studio experience at the SACD. The cohort consists of 175+/- graduate students and 80+/- undergrade students.  We have over 25 full time, visiting and adjunct faculty in a given semester.

The Teaching Lab Manager provides consultation and support to the School of Architecture & Community Design with multiple labs and equipment types. The position determines needs and orders and maintains appropriate lab equipment and supplies.  The position consults with regulatory offices and enforces health and safety standards in scientific or teaching labs. Equipment is both analogue and digital: (traditional wood shop equipment: table saw, drill press, radial arm saw, band saw, chop saw, hand power/mechanical tools and digital equipment such as laser cutters, cnc routers, 3d printers, etc.).  Digital equipment will require interface with IT Lab Manager.  Instruction in the safe and appropriate use of all equipment to all students accessing the shop is imperative.

Teaching assignments are determined in consultation with the school director and will be related to the faculty’s area of expertise and/or research interests.  Assignments may be at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. These could be focused workshops, seminars, or design studios. The option of summer teaching will be made available at an adjunct faculty salary rate.

Examples of Duties

• Consults with faculty on demonstration needs and initiates setups.  Instructs students on proper and safe operation of equipment.
• Evaluates teaching lab needs, in consultation with faculty and director, for major new equipment and instruments and prepares bids and requisitions to obtain them.
• Oversees equipment and supplies budget in consultation with school director and office manager.
• Evaluates need for supplies, develops and inventory system, and orders laboratory and teaching supplies.
• Ensures that laboratory spaces comply with appropriate health and safety regulations. 
• Acts as liaisons with offices such as Environmental Health and Safety and Physical Plant to maintain a safe working and learning environment for teaching and research labs. 
• Consults with faculty and school administration in scheduling of safety workshops (primarily early in each term).
• Coordinates overall schedule of laboratory use.
• Supervises and schedules support staff (graduate teaching assistants).
• Ensures all equipment is calibrated and in safe operating condition.
• Advises students on proper techniques and/or on the aesthetics and construction of projects.
• Assists and coordinates the start of semester building clean-up and studio preparation for new semester; and end of semester studio clean-out in preparation for Fall and Spring Open House Exhibitions with administration, office manager, and GTAs.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

This position requires a Master's degree in a field related to the discipline of the work, and one year of related experience. Work experience related to the discipline of the work may be substituted for the degree. If applicable a personal portfolio of works and a portfolio of students work produced under the candidates’ direction should be submitted.

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 33152

Posting Date: 01/24/2023

How To Apply 

On the USF GEMS page for this position, click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Please include diversity statement that describes your effectiveness in promoting inclusive excellence among diverse populations in teaching, research, and/or practice. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Dept Number/Name: 3-2404-000 / School of Art & Art History

College Division: Academic Affairs - College of The Arts

Salary Plan: Full Time Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9003 / Assistant Professor

Position Number: 00042191

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $65,000.00/year

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Organizational Summary:

As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of the Arts provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow's leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College's three research centers lead the way, making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day, the most prominent being the university's world renowned Graphicstudio. 

USF's Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theaters and two state-of-the-art concert halls support production of nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals -- all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community. The USF School of Art & Art History with 500 majors and more than 25 fulltime faculty on two campuses (St. Petersburg & Tampa), is the design and visual arts educational hub in a diverse region of more than 3 million residents. The Graphic Arts Program is housed in Harbor Hall on the St. Petersburg campus' beautiful Bayboro Harbor adjacent to Downtown St. Petersburg. Harbor Hall has just completed a $1 million renovation featuring state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, and research spaces.  The design faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their high-impact creative research achievements.

The College is an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. The interdisciplinary ecosystem facilitates, prepares, and educates students and faculty to become creative leaders in a global society engaging and collaborating to create lasting positive impact.

Position Summary:

The School of Art and Art History at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for a tenure-earning Assistant Professor position in Graphic Design. Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, the Graphic Design program seeks to continue its upward trajectory and is adding faculty with the skills to lead in this profession for decades to come. Collaboration with diverse industries, other university departments and colleges, people, and cultures is a key component of design and USF will build on that with an interdisciplinary approach as the College of the Arts grows its design offerings. 

The ideal candidate will maintain an active research/creative practice agenda and annually report on progress toward promotion and tenure. Areas of expertise of particular interest include, but not limited to: Photo/Video, UI, UX, 2-D animation, web development, interactive design. The appropriate candidate will be responsible for service and able to teach courses at all levels of undergraduate and graduate study.

Responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of courses in graphic design.
• Maintain an active research/creative practice agenda and annually report on progress toward promotion and tenure.
• Engage in service to the university. Manage administrative activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department/program on university and/or state-wide committees.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization or professional experience equivalent.
• A demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic/creative research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related area of study.
• A demonstrated record of successful research/creative practice.
• Two years of full-time college level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Experience as a practicing graphic designer.
• Curricular development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to expand the range of the program through interdisciplinary and innovated work. 

Please provide the following documents when completing your application:

• Letter of interest 
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy 
• Contact information for three (3) references
• Link to a curated online portfolio of work examples. If the works require passwords for viewing, please include them. Files that cannot be easily accessed may not be reviewed. 
• A separate portfolio of student works must also be accessible online as examples of teaching.
• Diversity statement that describes their effectiveness in promoting inclusive excellence among diverse populations in teaching, research, and/or practice

USF St. Petersburg
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level #1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 32935

Posting Date:  12/14/2022

Posting End Date: Open until filled

How To Apply 

On the USF GEMS page for this position, click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click here for additional tutorial information.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF - St. Petersburg Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.