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The Department of English invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer to teach English Composition and Developmental English in an Accelerated Learning Program. Some service to the department is also expected. The Department of English at the University of Central Oklahoma is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty, and we strive to make all feel welcome.
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The University of Central Oklahoma Department of Design invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Graphic Design. This is a temporary, full time, non-tenure-track appointment. This position will include academic, creative, and service responsibilities in a Design Department offering B.F.A. degrees in Graphic and Interior Design. The qualified candidate will have the ability to teach design drawing with a focus on constructed forms (consistent with the design of objects/forms/characters that do not yet exist) as opposed to direct observational drawing skills (traditional still life drawing). Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in Design Foundations to include: beginning drawing for design, beginning design thinking, beginning graphic design, and may involve other graphic design courses as needed. This position requires a commitment to engage in research/creative/scholarly activity in your area of specialization at local, regional, and/or national levels.This position will also require service commitments to the university, college, department, and professional organizations; participation in shared governance of the department; the recruitment and mentorship of undergraduate design students; and active participation in the advancement of the Department of Design. Finally, the successful applicant will have the knowledge, skill, and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students in the College of Fine Arts and Design. Minorities, women, and candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
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The teaching load is 6 credit-hours per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in introductory creative writing and upper-division and master's-level courses in playwriting or screenwriting. Additional responsibilities will include mentoring graduate students, serving on master's thesis committees, participating in Creative Writing Program events, and helping to build an active community of writers.
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The University of Central Oklahoma Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure-track position in acting/directing. This position will include academic, artistic, and service responsibilities in a theatre department offering B.F.A. degrees in Theatre Performance, Design and Technology, and Theatre Education/Communication. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in acting, directing, dramatic literature, script analysis, and introduction to theatre. Artistic responsibilities will include directing a minimum of one theatre production each academic year and creating additional performance opportunities for students. This position will also require service commitments to the university, college, department, and professional organizations; participation in shared governance of the department; the recruitment and mentorship of undergraduate theatre students; and active participation in the advancement of the Department of Theatre Arts. Finally, the successful applicant will have the knowledge, skill, and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students in the College of Fine Arts and Design. Minorities, women, and candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: TeachingTeach twelve credit hours each semester including courses in acting, directing, dramatic literature, script analysis, introduction to theatre, and other courses as assigned.Develop curriculum, including an undergraduate course in directing.Direct a minimum of one theatre production each academic year and create additional performance opportunities for students. Supervise and mentor students working on assistant directing, dramaturgy, and capstone projects. Research/Creative/Scholarly ActivityEngage in professional activity in area of specialization at local, regional, and/or national level.Participate in UCO Theatre Arts outreach projects, including work with local schools, colleges, organizations, community and/or professional theatres. ServiceService commitments to the university, college, department, and professional organizations.Active participation in the UCO Theatre Arts recruitment plan.
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The University of Central Oklahoma Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure-track position in costume design. This position will include academic, design, and service responsibilities in a department offering B.F.A. degrees in Theatre Performance, Design and Technology, and Theatre Education/Communication. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in stage costuming, costume design, stage make-up, and period styles. Additional responsibilities will include designing costumes/hair/make-up for theatre productions and assisting the costume shop staff with the College of Fine Arts and Design production season, which include works of theatre, musical theatre, dance, and opera. This position will also require service commitments to the university, college, department, and professional organizations; participation in shared governance of the theatre department; the recruitment and mentorship of undergraduate students in design and technology; and active participation in the advancement of the Design and Technology program. Finally, the successful applicant will have the knowledge, skill, and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with all faculty, staff, and students in the College of Fine Arts and Design. Minorities, women, and candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: TeachingTeach twelve credit hours per semester including courses in stage costume, costume design, stage make-up, period styles, and other courses as assigned.Design one production per semester and assist the costume shop with additional productions.Supervise and mentor students working on costume designs, portfolios, or independent projects. Research/Creative/Scholarly ActivityEngage in professional activity in area of specialization at local, regional, and/or national level.Participate in UCO Theatre Arts outreach projects, including work with local schools, colleges, community theatres, and/or professional theatres. ServiceService commitments to the university, college, department, and professional organizations.Active participation in the UCO Theatre Arts recruitment plan.
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Teach an Applied Jazz Instrument in individual and/or group settings as needed.Teach Jazz and Commercial Music Arranging and Composition.Teach Jazz Improvisation in individual applied and/or a group setting as needed. Teach Music Technology-related course work, including Recording Studio Production Techniques.Direct a large jazz ensemble and/or jazz combo as needed.Perform with Faculty Ensembles as needed.Pursue Scholarly and Creative Activities as desired. Service to the Jazz Division includes upkeep and maintenance of software, hardware and technology-related equipment in the Jazz Lab Recording Studios.
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Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the area of kinesiology and exercise fitness management. Responsiblities include mentoring students, serving on committees at all levels, engaging in scholarly/creative activities such as research with undergraduate students, professional presentations with students and community service.
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The NASAD accredited department of Art at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Jewelry and Metalsmithing/Drawing in a Tenure-Track position. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of various traditional and innovative jewelry and metalsmithing techniques and the ability to teach all levels of undergraduate study in jewelry/metalsmithing, as well as classes in foundations drawing. The candidate should have a solid foundation in art and design concepts, demonstrate a range of advanced jewelry and metalsmithing expertise, the ability to work and think across disciplines, evidence a capacity for critical thinking and discourse, and a knowledge of the history of the discipline as well as current contemporary issues/theories. The department of Art is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.
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Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the area of language arts, literacy and other elementary education methods courses. Responsibilities include collecting program assessment data and conducting portfolio assessments, planning and supervising course-related field experiences, serving on committees at all levels, supervising student teachers, and engaging in scholarly/creative activities such as research, professional presentations/publications and grant writing.
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The responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Studies, language arts and/or STEM education with emphasis on primary and middle school areas. Candidate may also be responsible for other course work in the elementary education program. In addition, responsibilities include supervision of pre-service teachers, maintaining data for the program assessment plan, completing electronic portfolio assessments, completing state required annual public school experience, maintaining a current knowledge base in the field of elementary education, engaging in scholarly/creative activities and serving on committees at all levels of the University.
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Includes classroom and clinical teaching of undergraduate and graduate Nursing courses. Possible areas of instruction include Foundations of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing and Community Health as well as other subjects in Nursing. Other job responsibilities include scholarly/creative activities and service to the department, college, university and profession.
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Duties include teaching day/evening classes, graduate/undergraduate courses, scholarly activities, and service to the department, college, and university. The Biology Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education through transformative learning and research. The department is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology who is committed to excellence in teaching and collaborative student-centered research. Primary areas of teaching responsibility will be Biology for non-majors, Biology for Majors, and Plant Taxonomy/Systematics. Teaching responsibilities may also include Evolution and other advanced courses depending on the candidate’s expertise and departmental need. Research interests may include any area within vascular plant systematics, phytogeography, and evolution, but preference will be given to applicants with field expertise and willingness to learn the local flora. Applicants whose research integrates field- and herbarium-based studies with modern genomic approaches are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to curate and increase the holdings in the 15,000-specimen herbarium. We are seeking a candidate who will be committed to excellence in teaching, and will establish a productive research program involving undergraduates and Masters-level students, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and serve as a thesis advisor for graduate students. Participation in department, college, and university service is required.
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The department load is 12 credit-hours per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in Early Modern British literature and first-year English composition courses. Additional responsibilities will include mentoring graduate students, serving on master’s thesis committees, participating in student recruitment and advisement, actively pursuing a substantive agenda for scholarly/creative work, and serving on department, college, and university committees.
