Staff Positions

Posting date 12.07.12

Coordinator of the Western Art Academy

Will teach three courses in the fall and spring semesters and serve as the on-site coordinator of the Western Art Academy over the summer. Advisor to students, provide service to the university and community, participate in scholarly/creative performance, and participate in professional activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the director of the WAA, including the coordination of plans and operations for the WAA;
• Work within the confines of the WAA operating budget as established by the University;
• Serve as liaison between WAA, rodeos, and other associations;
• Work to expand the WAA experience to other groups and individuals;
• Coordinate promotion of the WAA in conjunction with Schreiner University;
• Promote the value of an accredited college program to applicants;
• Coordinate the application and interview processes for incoming students, including participation in the portfolio review;
• Raise the profile of the Western Art Academy throughout the state;
• Recruit and supervise all WAA seasonal workers.
• Teaching Effectiveness – provide current course syllabus, communicate course expectations, maintain knowledge in course content, communicate effectively, motivate students, respond to student needs, accept responsibility for student outcomes, perform self-evaluation, and allow for student evaluation.
• Student Advising – provide appropriate career advising, provide appropriate term-by-term scheduling, and provide time for each advisee assigned.
• General Service to the University – meet contractual obligations and supports the mission of the university by becoming involved with activities both on and off campus.
• Scholarly/Creative Performance and Professional Activity – participate in curriculum development, participate in seminars, conferences, and professional meetings, produce the end result of scholarly research, pursue additional degrees and/or qualifications, and develop and implement funded grants.

Full-time, Exempt staff position

Rate:  Based on experience.

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