Art Instructor

The Great Plains Art Institute Mission Statement:

We offer both mainstream and Native American art studies from a bi-cultural viewpoint to provide an educational opportunity for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate and members of the surrounding community. Public engagement is underpinned as we prepare students with a background in art history, theory, and practice. We support students in developing the necessary skills for pursuing the arts as a livelihood on the Rosebud or elsewhere.

About:

 The Great Plains Art Institute at Sinte Gleska University offers an AA and BA degree in Studio Art with art courses comparable to state universities, but with the addition of Lakota influences and values. The student body is composed of tribal members and other individuals living on the reservation and its surrounding area. SGU is a fully accredited university by the Higher Learning Commission and is chartered by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

Job Summary:

The responsibilities of this position include the ability to deliver quality instruction to students in a variety of art areas on a rotating basis. These include the following: art foundations (2-d design, color theory, and beginning-level drawing courses); two-dimensional disciplines (advanced levels of Drawing, all levels of Painting, and Printmaking), art history courses, and professional development courses. In addition, this position requires performing departmental duties and serving university committee functions.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Ø  Classroom design, preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities, both in-person and in an online virtual classroom setting.

Ø  Assessment of student performance, including the preparation, administration, grading, and evaluation of projects, papers, tests, and the reporting of grades.

Ø  Maintain 15 office hours per semester.

Ø  Advise students and participate in the registration process as assigned.

Ø  Travel with students to conferences, events, and other cocurricular activities.

Ø  Keep current and professionally engaged in areas of expertise.

Ø  Engage with SGU functions such as departmental responsibilities, committee assignments, and other assignments in accordance with department and/or university mission.

Ø  Respect and adhere to other departmental/college/ internet service provider’s acceptable use policies.

Ø  Along with support from peers and university mentors, utilize innovative and culturally responsive pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning experiences.

Ø  Input into the selection and procurement of textbooks, and other materials for classroom or laboratory use.

Ø  Other duties as assigned in the performance of his/her responsibilities and as mutually agreed upon to the benefit of Sinte Gleska University.

 Qualifications & Experience:

v  Minimum of MFA in a two-dimension art discipline from an accredited institution; or an MA and at least 18 graduate credits in studio art from an accredited institution.

v  Two years of teaching experience preferred.

v  Experience with students of diverse backgrounds preferred.

v  12 graduate credits or more in Art History preferred.

v  Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

 Confidentiality:

The SGU employee agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding FERPA, HIPAA, and the contents of all Sinte Gleska University correspondence, student records, personnel files and fiscal data.

 Additional Information:

 Sinte Gleska University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

 The SGU Employee is responsible for ensuring that his/her personnel file is current with regard to official evidence of educational qualifications and experiences.  Failure to do so prior to start of the contract year may result in not receiving compensation commensurate with claimed advancement in promotional steps.

 To apply submit a completed SGU job application with a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent, Resume, Transcripts, Verification of College Degree(s), Certificates, Driver License, Tribal ID or abstract.  Submit completed application with attachments to the HR Department.  For further information contact Vijayakumar Chebrolu, Human Resource Director @ SGU Administration Building or call 605-856-8261/email Vijayakumar.chebrolu@sintegleska.edu.  Applications are available on the SGU website under https://www.sintegleska.edu/careers.  The position is open until filled.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.