National Council of Arts Administrators

Nov 4-7 Conference in St. Louis!

August 31, 2009

Dear NCAA Members:

As the summer draws to its inevitable close and classes start anew, I hope that you have already made plans for November 4-7: you need to be at the National Council of Art Administrators annual conference in St. Louis! Our hosts, the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University, have planned a wonderful conference.

If you attended last year’s Sarasota conference, I hope that you still have great memories of the sessions, the conversations, meeting old and new friends, and the overall value of the experience. This year’s conference promises to be just as exciting and worthwhile, and is NCAA’s first conference partnership with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA).

Among the many great components that Dean Carmon Coangelo and his team have planned are:

Another great ‘pre-conference’ set of sessions on Wednesday afternoon, dealing with planning and entrepreneurship, faculty, finances, and careers. Whether a new or experienced (okay, old) administrator, we all need new insights in each of these areas.
RISD President John Maeda’s opening night lecture, “Creative Leadership.”
Presentations by the innovative recipients of the 2009 Skandalaris Awards, each recognized internationally for establishing innovative understandings of “economy,” particularly through community-based and sustainable practices.
Our always fun NCAA Awards Banquet, a fitting end to several days of invaluable networking.

Be sure to register now for the conference if you have not done so already, and make reservations at the beautifully restored and renovated Chase Park Plaza Hotel. Visit the NCAA website conference links for more information: www.ncaaarts.org.

Let us know if you have questions about the conference or the organization. And by all means, don’t miss the St. Louis conference!

Sally McRorie

NCAA President

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Invitation to SCAD Reception at CAA

Greetings,
You are cordially invited to the Savannah College of Art and Design reception at the College Art Conference. Please feel free to bring your colleagues to meet SCAD faculty, alumni and friends.

I look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

All the best,

Joe

Joseph H. Seipel
Vice President for Academic Services
Savannah College of Art and Design
PO Box 3146
Savannah, GA 31402

912-525-6424 Office Phone
912-525-5144 Fax

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See you in Chicago!

Welcome to 2010! I hope the year is off to a great start for you, and that you’ll be joining us in Chicago during the College Art Association meeting. It will no doubt be cold and windy, but the conversation and networking will be warm and engaging.

In addition to the more random opportunities at CAA to run into old friends and colleagues, remember that we have the annual NCAA reception on Thursday, February 11, in Bob Shay’s room, 5-7 p.m. Make sure you get there and socialize with old friends and new! Call Bob’s room on the hotel phone or ask any board member for the room number.

Bring along anyone to the reception who might be interested in joining our organization. We all can use the support and wisdom these days of people who truly understand the challenges and opportunities that we share as arts administrators.

The board will meet to help our friend John Yancey finish planning the unique Austin experience that will be our annual conference next November. Please pass along your ideas to any board member or to John directly. And definitely plan to attend the conference at the University of Texas, November 17-21, 2010.

We hope to see you in Chicago next month, and certainly in Austin next fall! Please let me know if you have questions. If you have ideas about new ways that NCAA can help you become a better arts administrator, please contact me or any board member.

See you soon!

Sally

Sally McRorie

NCAA President

Open Position: Art Historian (Modern/Contemporary)

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks an art historian specializing in Modern and Contemporary Art. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach Native American Art, theory and criticism, and a variety of courses covering Renaissance through contemporary, Native American, the second part of a two-semester survey and possibly art appreciation. The successful applicant will begin Fall 2010 subject to budgetary approval.

For complete job description and application information, please see the UNCP Online Employment System at: https://jobs.uncp.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1263925463052

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VCU Sculpture tenure track position

Virginia Commonwealth University

School of the Arts
Department of Sculpture + Extended Media
Assistant Professor – Tenure Track
The Sculpture Department at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a dynamic faculty member for a tenure-track position. Applicants must have an active exhibition record, college level teaching experience, an MFA, or equivalent professional experiences. The successful candidate will teach all levels of undergraduate and graduate sculpture. All of our faculty are full participants in sharing academic advising and committee work. We are looking for a candidate with a broad range of skills, both technical and intellectual. We seek enthusiastic applicants with an active studio practice whose conceptual and creative interests are wide-ranging.

The Sculpture Department’s MFA program is currently ranked 1st in the nation by U.S News & World Report. The department houses 100 undergraduate majors, 12 graduate MFA students, five full time studio faculty and several part time faculty. Our program supports studio practices that range widely in methods and inquiry. Our state-of-the-art studio facility contains a well equipped wood shop with a 3-axis CNC router, a 4000 sq. ft. metal fabrication shop that also includes an induction foundry, a 22 station computer lab with video editing, a 3D laser scanner and an ABS plastic prototyper, as well as designated critique and installation spaces. These resources allow for a robust interpretation of contemporary sculptural practice stretching from the constructed to the performative.. VCU’s School of the Arts is an excellent environment in which to teach with significant allowance for faculty research. The VCU Sculpture Department is a collegial environment and we seek a committed artist to engage in our community. More information on the department can be found at http://www.vcu.edu/arts/sculpture/dept/. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application should include:

• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Resume
• Portfolio of your work (20 slide Powerpoint – Mac/PC compatible)
• Portfolio of student work (20 slide Powerpoint – Mac/PC compatible)
• 4 References with phone and e-mail information (no letters at this time).
• Optional: Supporting materials including catalogues, brochures, articles, etc.

A hard copy of your application should be sent via U.S. Mail or alternative carrier service to Professor Michael Jones McKean, Chair of Search Committee,VCUarts Sculpture Department, 1000 W. Broad Street, PO Box 843005, Richmond, VA 23284-3005. Review of applications will begin February 5, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

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Assistant Professor of Art in Photography, Bradley University

Bradley University, Department of Art

Peoria, Illinois

Assistant Professor of Art in Photography

Tenure-Track, beginning August 2010

Submit completed application by January 15^th; review of applications will continue until position is filled

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Black and White and Digital Photography, and Video, as well as other core courses as appropriate. The successful candidate will be committed to a collaborative relationship with studio and art history areas and contribute to the creative and intellectual life of the department, which includes the new Inland Visual Studies Center. Faculty must be willing to assume various responsibilities associated with a comprehensive masters university, including the successful pursuit of their own creative production, mentoring students, organizing lectures by visiting artists and historians, supervising field trips, and serving on college committees. Opportunities for departmental teamwork include study abroad programs, advising program majors, serving on MFA committees, seeking resource development, contributing to the design of a guest speakers program, exhibition development, internship programs, and establishing formal and informal class connections with peer institutions.

Qualifications

Required: An appropriate MFA degree; University teaching experience; an expressed interest in interdisciplinary studies and a commitment to principles of cultural diversity; a strong technical, conceptual, and historical grasp of the intersecting worlds of photography and experimental video production; experience working directly with photography and digital media; a record of successful exhibition in a variety of modes and venues including, but not limited to galleries, theatres, museums, festivals, and webcast. Skills in Adobe Photoshop and studio lighting are also required.

Preferred: At least one year college-level teaching experience beyond graduate school; a record of interdisciplinary projects and initiatives. Fluency in global, national and regional art discourses. Skills in traditional processes in photography, including non-silver processes and other experimental processes such as digital negatives, pin-hole cameras, to large format 4×5 cameras.

Application must include the following:

• Hard-copy cover letter,

• Current CV,

• Artist statement,

• A statement of teaching philosophy

• Sample syllabus for an undergraduate studio course,

• Documentation of personal work—slides, CD, DVD, URL)

• Contact information for three professional references

To ensure full consideration, application material should be received by

January 15, 2010. Please note if you will be attending the CAA conference in Chicago. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Send applications materials to:

Photography Search Chair

Department of Art

Bradley University

1401 Bradley Ave.

Peoria, IL 61625-0140

Salary

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

Bradley University is an independent, comprehensive university enrolling 6,000 students, 5,000 in undergraduate programs. The NASAD Accredited Department of Art has over 160 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate MFA and MA students For additional information about the University visit http://slane.bradley.edu/art.

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POSITION: Assistant Professor of Art – New Media

DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN

The Department of Art and Art History at Oakland University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Art: New Media, with a start date of August 15, 2010. Primary teaching duties include beginning to advanced fine art New Media courses. Candidates must hold an MFA in New Media or related field, have teaching experience at the undergraduate level, and have a significant exhibition record in their area of studio art practice. Candidates should possess fluency in historical and conceptual frameworks for New Media practices, a strong understanding of contemporary art and visual culture practices, and have expertise in one or more New Media areas such as sound art, net.art, immersive media, interactive and responsive art/installation, augmented digital performance, and animation.

The Department of Art and Art History offers undergraduate majors in art history, studio art and studio art with a K-12 art education certification. The department includes the Oakland University Art Gallery, which presents changing exhibitions featuring both regional and international contemporary artists, historical art, and student thesis exhibitions. Visit our website at http://www.oakland.edu/art-history.

Applicants should include a cover letter; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; samples of applicant’s current artwork in New Media and samples of student work in New Media (digital portfolio may be on a CD or DVD, and may include URL references); an artist’s statement on the applicant’s own artwork. Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately.

Applications must be postmarked by January 2, 2010. Send to Professor Vagner Whitehead, Chair, New Media Search Committee, Department of Art and Art History, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309-4401. Preliminary interviews will be held at the College Art Association National Conference in Chicago, February 2010. Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Position Announcement: University of Alabama

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
The University of Alabama
Department of Art and Art History
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Full-Time Assistant Professor of Drawing
Nine month, tenure-track, beginning fall 2010

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate is a practicing artist who is dedicated to teaching undergraduate and graduate students in various drawing media. Experience with a wide variety of drawing techniques and approaches is desirable, along with a strong dedication to drawing as an art form. College level teaching experience in Drawing beyond teaching assistantship is preferred, with demonstrated excellence in the teaching of studio foundation courses. The candidate must posses a willingness to be involved in university service. MFA or equivalent is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Teach all levels of drawing.
* Manage drawing curriculum and facilities.
* Conduct scholarly research.
* Engage in departmental and university service.

APPOINTMENT:
Beginning August 16, 2010

DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY:
The department, with 15 full-time faculty and 8 part-time faculty, offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Studio Art, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with concentrations in ceramics, digital media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Graduate degrees include the Master of Arts degree in Art History and Studio Art, and the Master of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art. The department, which has 265 undergraduate and 19 graduate art majors, offers instruction to approximately 1,650 undergraduate students per semester. The Department of Art and Art History is in the College of Arts and Sciences and is centrally located on the campus of The University of Alabama. All art programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Further information on the department can be found at http://art.ua.edu

APPLICATION:
Send a hard copy of the following materials: letter of application, philosophy of teaching, CV, list of three professional references and copies of any additional pertinent material. Include twenty JPEG images of your work on cd with corresponding checklist and large thumbnails of your work as well as twenty images of your students’ work. No application materials will be returned.

Application review:
Review of applications will begin on January 18, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please send materials to:
Professor W. Lowell Baker, Search Committee Chair, Department of Art and Art History, The University of Alabama, Box 870270, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0270, Phone: (205) 348-5967 FAX: (205) 348-0287. email: wbaker@art.as.ua.edu
The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Salary and benefits are competitive.

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Modern and Contemporary Art History Assistant/Associate Professor Vacancy at the University of Florida

The University of Florida School of Art and Art History invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Modern and Contemporary Art History. The starting date is August 16, 2010.

Responsibilities: To teach undergraduate and graduate students and participate in program development in art history; share responsibilities for program; conduct a program of research; and contribute in the areas of professional and public service to the university, the community and the profession. Candidate is expected to offer advanced courses in his or her field of specialty, as well as introductory art history and methodology courses.

Qualifications: Candidate must have completed all of the requirements for the Ph.D. in Art History prior to the start date: a scholar with an established record of research and publications: a committed educator with teaching experience beyond graduate school.

Rank and salary: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor; Nine-month salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: January 4, 2010.

Application Procedures: To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system Gator Jobs at https://jobs.ufl.edu by January 4, 2010. Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

In addition, copies of off prints and copies of representative publications need to be mailed to:

Art History Search

School of Art and Art History

University of Florida

P.O. Box 115801

Gainesville, FL 32611-5801

AA, EOE, WMA, VAAI, AC-INT.

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Creative Photography-Assistant/Associate Professor Position at the Univeristy of Florida

The University of Florida School of Art and Art History, College of Fine Arts in Gainesville, Florida, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position with a specialization in Creative Photography. The starting date for the position is August 16, 2010.

Rank and salary: Assistant or Associate professor; nine-month salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate students and participate in program development; conduct research appropriate to the discipline; contribute in the area of service to the university, the community and the profession; and share responsibilities for area facilities. This position offers an opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills, work collaboratively and participate in rotating area coordinator responsibilities for the creative photography program.

Qualifications: MFA and teaching experience beyond graduate assistantship required. Accomplished artist and committed teacher. Must be conversant with history, theory and contemporary critical issues in creative photography and possess expertise in traditional dark room techniques and digital photography. Experience with video production and theory is preferred.

Application Deadline: January 4, 2010

In addition each applicant must submit 20 digital images of professional work and 20 digital images of students’ work. Digital images should be JPEG format, a maximum of 1200 pixels one side, and accompanied by an annotated printed image list (indicate actual size, media and date) with thumbnail images. Video work excerpts should be no longer than 5 minutes and should be included on a self contained standard definition DVD playable on any commercial SD-DVD player. If you desire that your digital images and/or DVDs be returned, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Creative Photography Search

School of Art and Art History

University of Florida

PO Box 115801

Gainesville, FL 32611-5801

AA, EOE, WMA, VAAI, AC-INT.

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Professional Practices for Academic Art Administrators – now on CAA website

Dear NCAA Member,

A newly created guideline describing Professional Practices for Academic Art Administrators is now posted on the College Art Association (CAA) website under Best Practices for Arts Professionals. The document speaks most directly to visual art administrators, but is general enough to be helpful to most academic arts deans, associate deans, directors, chairs, program directors, and other unit leaders. Several ICFAD and National Council of Art Administrators (NCAA) members contributed to the creation of the document.

Thank you,

Jean Miller, College Art Association

Professional Practices Committee

http://www.collegeart.org/guidelines/artadmin

Jean MK Miller, Chair

Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Center for the Arts, Towson University

Towson, Maryland 21252-0001

(410) 704-3682

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