Division: Arts and Cultures
Position Type: Part-Time, Academic Year 2024-2025
Application Deadline: June 1, 2024
Reports To: Associate Professor Fabio Ferrari, Chair of the Division of Arts and Cultures
Franklin University Switzerland seeks a dynamic and committed part-time Adjunct Professor of Studio Art specializing in sculpture for the 2024-2025 academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and rigorous instruction to undergraduate students in various studio art courses. The position requires expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of studio art, with a focus on fostering creativity and technical proficiency in students.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and teach undergraduate courses in sculpture, incorporating a range of traditional and contemporary techniques, concepts, and mediums.
- Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages experimentation, critical thinking, and artistic growth among students.
- Provide constructive feedback on student work and facilitate individualized instruction to support student development.
- Develop and assess course materials, assignments, and learning outcomes in accordance with departmental standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the studio art curriculum.
- Maintain regular office hours for student consultation and academic advising.
- Participate in departmental meetings and other university service activities as required.
Qualifications:
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree or equivalent in Studio Art, Sculpture, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in sculpture, with a strong portfolio of personal artistic work and teaching experience.
- Experience teaching studio art courses at the undergraduate level, preferably in a university or college setting.
- Knowledge of contemporary art practices, art history, and critical theory relevant to sculpture.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage time and resources.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter outlining their qualifications and teaching philosophy, a portfolio of personal artwork, and contact information for three professional references to Associate Professor Fabio Ferrari (fferrari@fus.edu), Chair of the Division of Arts and Cultures, by June 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Franklin University Switzerland is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Franklin University Switzerland invites applications for the position of Instructor in Mathematics and Chemistry, beginning August 2025. The position is full-time and renewable.
We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related field at the time of hire, with a clear commitment to teaching undergraduate students and a strong understanding of the North American-style liberal arts and sciences context in which students learn at Franklin.
Franklin’s multinational faculty, staff, and student body collaborate to create a unique learning environment in which every program forms interdisciplinary connections with the liberal arts and sciences. The ideal candidate will be motivated to collaborate productively with colleagues in other areas of the curriculum, will have experience with innovative pedagogical methods including experiential project-based learning, and will be ready to forge connections between Franklin’s classrooms, laboratories, and Franklin’s broader context in Switzerland and beyond.
A typical teaching load will be eight courses per year (24 credit hours / 48-50 ECTS annually). The successful candidate will be expected to teach across a range of Mathematics and lab-based Chemistry courses, and to help evolve the curriculum to reflect emerging trends and student needs. Potential courses include introductory- and intermediate-level Mathematic and Statistics courses, as well as General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
The responsibilities of this position extend beyond teaching to include service in support of the Math and Sciences curriculum. Specifically, the successful candidate will manage the Quantitative Literacy program at Franklin, which includes overseeing the administration and grading of the Mathematics and Statistics placement exams, helping to recruit Adjunct faculty members for Mathematics and Statistics courses, and serving as the point-person for advising questions and transfer credit equivalencies in the Quantitative Literacy domain. Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee Franklin’s science lab facilities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective use of equipment, materials, and spaces to support faculty and student learning.
As a small institution, Franklin faculty and staff regularly collaborate on a range of issues that are essential to the well-being of the campus and the community. We seek adaptable, collegial, and engaged candidates eager to contribute in this environment to a positive and productive culture at Franklin.
Franklin University Switzerland is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic community. As a multinational institution, we value the richness that different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences bring to our learning environment. In alignment with Swiss principles of gender equality, we actively promote equitable opportunities and support initiatives to advance diversity in academia and leadership. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to inclusion and who will contribute to Franklin’s vibrant, global academic culture, in which the rights and dignity of all are respected.
The language of instruction is English, but ideally, candidates will also be conversant in one of the official languages of Switzerland. Please note that while Swiss labor regulations require preference for Swiss and EU citizens, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will consider all applicants based on their academic and professional merit.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and recent teaching evaluations, along with contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin in early March and will continue until the position is filled. Send all materials as email attachments in pdf or doc/docx format to imcsearch@fus.edu
Franklin University Switzerland is seeking a part-time instructor to teach the course Gender and Sexuality in a Global Context within the Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies program. This writing-intensive course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to key concepts in gender studies, examining how gender operates across different cultural domains and how it intersects with race, culture, ethnicity, and class.
The course meets during the Fall semester (late August through mid-December 2025) on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:45. Instructors should be prepared to co-design the course content and provide detailed feedback on multiple drafts of student writing. The methodology adopted by the instructor is flexible, while the learning outcomes and quality assurance standards are set and assessed by the university.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, or Gender Studies.
Please send your CV and a cover letter to fferrari@fus.edu.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview in English.
There are no open administrative positions at the moment.
Franklin University Switzerland is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse international communities. For further information, please see www.fus.edu.
Franklin University Switzerland, in compliance with U.S. applicable federal law and with the Swiss Gender Equality Act, does not practice or permit discrimination in employment, job placement, promotion, or other economic benefits on the basis of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, political affiliation, veteran status.
All members of the Franklin community are encouraged to work towards achieving a more open, fair, and tolerant community, by giving their affirmative contribution in all areas of life and work at the University to eliminate patterns of discrimination and ignorance about one another that obscure our recognition of human dignity and individuality.
It is the policy of the University not to discriminate in its recruitment, admission, and retention of students. The University’s policies affecting students will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner with regard and not limited to the following: admission, recruitment, housing, and other facilities, access to course offerings, counseling, financial assistance, employment assistance, health and insurance benefits and services, marital and parental status, athletics, and educational programs and activities.