| YOU BELONG HERE. St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School seeks a dynamic Visual Arts Teacher with a commitment to Middle and Upper School arts education in a boarding/day school with a diverse and welcoming Episcopal environment. This is a 10-month, full-time position and reports to the Academic Dean. Outstanding candidates will be self-directed, possess exceptional rapport-building skills, have a generally upbeat and
enthusiastic disposition, and enjoy working with other adults to encourage challenge, balance, and joy in the lives of adolescents. SAS strives to build a community of individuals and families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, races, religions, and sexual orientations to prepare our students to live in and serve a diverse and multicultural society. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence. ABOUT ST. ANDREW’S-SEWANEE SCHOOL Named one of the eight most beautiful high schools in the South by Southern Living magazine, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School (www.sasweb.org) is a private, co-educational, Episcopal, day and boarding college-preparatory school serving 240 students in grades 6-12. Established in 1868, the school welcomes students from around the country and around the world. Our faculty and staff appreciate abundant outdoor adventure, access to the cultural opportunities of the nearby University of the South, and the joy of cultivating close relationships in a small community. Duties and Responsibilities will include: - Teaching beginning to advanced levels of 2D and 3D arts courses, including Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Graphic Design, and Architecture
- Preparing student artwork for on-campus and regional gallery exhibitions
- Assisting students in creating portfolios for college and arts intensive program
applications - Maintaining professional contacts in the visual arts field and staying attuned to changing technologies and methodologies related to the field
- Participating in departmental planning and curricular review
- Coaching and/or teaching in our Afternoon Program
- Assisting with weekend campus activities and supervision
- Serving as an advisor
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
TO APPLY: Applications should be directed to the Search Committee. Please include a letter of introduction, a résumé, a teaching statement, and at least two professional references. In addition to fulfilling application requirements as stated in this position posting, all applicants must complete an Employment Application. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close applications when the position is filled. Direct applications and inquiries to: Visual Arts Search Committee
c/o Andrea Booher (employment@sasweb.org)
Assistant to the Head of School St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
