Spelman College
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Instructor
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About the College
Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.
Position Description
The Department of Art & Visual Culture invites applications for a part-time Instructor in Art to teach an undergraduate foundations course ‘AVC 109 Creative Coding’ to Arts and Visual Culture majors and minors beginning August 2023. Instructor needs to be able to teach on-line and/or in-person.
Creative Coding teaches computer science through the lens of a studio art course, where the focus is art
and design, but the medium is student-written software. This class will be taught using P5js with teaching support in Open Processing.
Applicants should demonstrate a deep understanding of the P5js library and editor as well as a strong background in computational thinking for creative use. Applicants should have an active professional studio practice (that includes exhibitions, residencies/fellowships, and/or publications) or equivalent
professional work experience in the space of creative technology or creative coding.
The ideal candidate should be prepared to introduce students to an inclusive collection of contemporary
artist practices and professional work that leverages creative coding or creative technology:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a capacity to encourage students to explore, experiment,
iterate, write, and critique.
- The ideal candidate is familiar with makerspace/innovation lab environments. Previous experience working with makerspace equipment (3D Printers, Laser Cutters, etc.) is preferred but not required.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, a link to the applicant’s portfolio and contact information for three references to the online application.
Qualifications
Prior teaching experience in creative coding is preferred but not required.
The appointment requires the teaching of SAVC 109 Creative Coding and scheduled participation in the Spelman College Innovation Lab.
Posting Number: F409P
Open Date: 05/15/2023
Close Date: 06/30/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.
Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference
07/07/2023
