Assistant Professor of Art in Photography, Bradley University

by Carolyn Henne on December 17, 2009

Bradley University, Department of Art

Peoria, Illinois

 

Assistant Professor of Art in Photography

Tenure-Track, beginning August 2010

 

Submit completed application by January 15th; 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.

 

 

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Art – New Media

by Andrea Eis on December 16, 2009

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.

Position Announcement: University of Alabama

by Carolyn Henne on December 11, 2009

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.

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

by Anna Calluori Holcombe on December 7, 2009

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

by Anna Calluori Holcombe on December 7, 2009

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   

 

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 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.

 

Professional Practices for Academic Art Administrators – now on CAA website

by Carolyn Henne on November 18, 2009

 

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

 

VCUarts Kinetic Imaging MFA

by Bob Kaputof on November 18, 2009

http://www.ncaaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mfa.pdf

Director Exhibitions, Tyler School of Art

by Carolyn Henne on November 13, 2009

Job Title   Director Exhibitions
Location   Provost-Tyler School of Art
Campus   Main Campus
Full/Part Time   Full
Job Number   TU-12774
Date Posted    11/10/2009
Bargaining Unit   Non-Bargaining
Salary Grade   TU – T28
 
Job Qualifications: 
Under the broad direction of the Dean and closely collaborating with the School’s senior staff and involved University officials, the Director plans, develops, implements and manages a high profile, comprehensive series of exhibitions and public programs for Tyler School of Art; including up to three professional exhibitions, as well as the Wolgin prize exhibitions(s) each year during the fall and winter; and oversees the MFA student exhibitions in the spring. The Director must balance the deployment of effective functional strategic planning, financial planning and budgeting with the operational realities of fund raising/development, sound business practices, marketing, public speaking and audience development to creatively and professionally achieve and maintain the School’s vision of consistent recognition and critical acclaim for this series. The incumbent writes and prepares grant proposals, manages budget accounts, fiscal year projection recommendations, does external fundraising on behalf of the gallery, supervises internal support staff and students, in addition to providing direction and guidance over external individuals connected with the delivery and set up of Exhibition Artwork. The incumbent must continually seek to form and reinforce productive partnerships and collaborative relationships with appropriate individuals and entities as a means of establishing a unifying force in the life of the school, university, regional arts community and general regional community. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Required Education and Experience:
Relevant Master’s degree (preferably in the fine arts or art history) and at least five or more years of progressively responsible, relevant experience in the visual arts with strong exposure to art gallery or museum management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
 
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Demonstrated curatorial experience in the form of exhibitions developed and implemented.
*Experience developing and implementing educational programs within an art setting and throughout the larger community.
*Demonstrated experience managing a budget and staff.
*Fundraising experience with specific examples of success.
*Must be both a curator and executive with strong management skills; capable of planning, carrying out and delegating the work essential to growth of the program.
*Strong organizational, customer service and interpersonal skills; along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, artists, university community and the community at large.
*Ability to form productive partnerships and build collaborative relationships with appropriate individuals and entities throughout the school, university, regional arts community and general regional community.
*Knowledge of applicable professional principles, university policies and procedures, in addition to financial and budgeting principles.
*Ability to manage projects, working knowledge of all applicable computer software, and management skills (including planning, negotiation, and communication skills).

 

 

 

For Information about Tyler visit:  http://temple.edu/tyler/

 

Application Deadline:       December 4, 2009

 

Send Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, sample of your written work,  names of three references and their contact information to:  

Doris Izes, Dean’s Office

Tyler School of Art of Temple University

2001 No. 13th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

    

 

To apply for this position and to view other Temple opportunities, please visit our website at www.temple.edu and click on Jobs@temple.  Please reference TU-12774, AA, EOE, m/f/d/v.

 
 
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

OPEN POSITION: Chair, Department of Music (tell a colleague!)

by Donna M Meeks on November 3, 2009

Lamar University
College of Fine Arts and Communication
Beaumont, Texas

Chair, Department of Music

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Music.

The University seeks a person with vision to lead the department in growth and programmatic expansion. The Department currently offers undergraduate and graduate programs in music that lead to the Bachelor of Music Degree with majors in the areas of Performance, Teacher Certification, and Composition; the Bachelor of Arts Degree; and the Master of Music Degree with majors in Performance and Music Education. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills along with the ability to work in a collegial manner with departmental faculty and cross campus colleagues. The Chair is expected to encourage scholarship and creative activities and help develop innovative educational programs, support fund raising activities and interact with the greater community. The Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Responsibilities include:
1) Maintaining and promoting high academic standards within the administration of the department.
2) Encouraging and supporting scholarship and creative activities by the faculty and students.
3) Maintaining standards required for the continued accreditation of the music department.
3) Maintaining departmental equipment and administering budgets.
4) Overseeing and maintaining curricular and accreditation standards and developing departmental schedules.
5) Providing administrative leadership in making personnel decisions such as hiring, retention, promotion, tenure and merit pay.
6) Supporting University and College policies.
7) Other duties as required by the department or assigned by the dean.

Qualifications:
The University seeks a creative leader interested in advancing the department with a record of successful academic administrative experience and high achievement. The successful candidate will have:
1) An earned terminal degree in music plus teaching experience at the graduate level.
2) A record of teaching, research/creative activity and service which justifies appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor.
3) At least two years of some type of academic administrative experience.
4) Knowledge and experience with specialized accreditation.
5) Evidence of significant scholarly or creative endeavors.
6) A clear vision of excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate education.
7) The capacity to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse constituent groups.
8. An understanding of the organization, administration and function of a comprehensive university, to include a commitment to shared governance.

Preference will be given to a candidate who has knowledge of and success with external fund raising activities.

The position will be available for the fall of 2010. This is a 9-month position with a significant summer administrative stipend as well as the opportunity to teach summer classes. This will be a tenured position with rank at the senior level, and salary negotiable and dependent upon experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of five references to: Chair of the Music Chair Search Committee, c/o Human Resources Lamar University, P. O. Box 11127, Beaumont, Texas 77710.

Lamar University is a member of The Texas State University System, has an enrollment of over 14,000 students, and offers a wide variety of baccalaureate and master’s degrees, as well as doctorates in four disciplines. Lamar faculty have a strong commitment to teaching excellence combined with research. Full-time students under the age of 25 comprise 70% of the student body at this culturally diverse, metropolitan university, while non-traditional students comprise almost 25% of the student enrollment. Located on the banks of the Neches River in Southeast Texas, Beaumont is only 75 miles from Houston and 35 miles from the Gulf of Mexico beaches. Leisure opportunities abound nearby in the Big Thicket National Preserve and lake areas of East Texas. A wide range of cultural activities are provided through a regional symphony orchestra, art museum, historic houses, opera, ballet and theater companies. The cultural centers of Houston and Galveston offer many kinds of aesthetic enrichment. A year-round temperate climate increases opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.

Lamar University is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks and encourages nominations and expressions of interest from members of groups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

OPEN POSITION: Graphic Design, Full-time, Tenure track, Nine month appointment

by Donna M Meeks on November 3, 2009

Lamar University
Department of Art
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT PLEASE POST

POSITION: Graphic Design, Full-time, Tenure track, Nine month appointment

RANK/SALARY: Assistant/Associate Professor, Salary Competitive

START DATE: August 2010

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MFA in Graphic Design. (MFA in a related field with significant professional graphic design experience will be considered.) Expertise and professional experience in print and/or multimedia. Record of professional and creative accomplishment. Ability to teach typography, logo design, brand identity, page layout and publishing using industry standard software to include Illustrator and InDesign. Knowledge of MAC and PC platforms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Knowledge of current design industry trends as demonstrated with published creative work or professional experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach graphic design, computer graphics, and foundation design courses. Advise Graphic Design students. Provide leadership in curriculum, equipment and facilities development for both graduate and undergraduate programs. Serve on departmental, college and university committees. And other responsibilities as assigned by the department chair.

APPLICATION:
Applicant must submit an online application form at https://jobs.lamar.edu along with the following as uploaded attachments: letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and names of 3 references (with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers).

Send portfolio on CD/DVD with 20 jpg images of professional work; 20 jpg images of student work (if available); and SASE (if material return desired) to:

D. Meeks, Chair, Department of Art
College of Fine Arts & Communication
Lamar University
c/o Human Resources
PO Box 11127
Beaumont, Texas 77710

Lamar University, Beaumont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.

THE DEPARTMENT OF ART:
A member of The Texas State University System, Lamar University offers more than 150 programs of study that lead to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at this culturally diverse, metropolitan university. Lamar faculty are strongly committed to teaching excellence combined with research. The eight-story Mary and John Gray library includes resources that exceed 1,000,000 volumes and has electronic access to millions more. With an enrollment exceeding 14,000 and growing, Lamar continues to offer a personalized environment and a student/faculty ratio that focuses on individual success. Lamar University has been recognized as one of 2009’s Great Colleges to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the nation’s leading source of news for and about colleges and universities.

Located in Beaumont, Texas, Lamar University is 80 miles from Houston, 40 miles from the Gulf Coast beaches, 30 miles from Louisiana, and 70 miles from the Texas lakes region. The area’s subtropical climate produces mild winters that allow for year-round outdoor activity. Lamar University is unique in that it enjoys close ties with the greater community. Students experience direct involvement in the city’s civic, business and cultural opportunities. The nearby cultural centers of Houston and Galveston offer more opportunities for aesthetic enrichment.
The Department of Art offers undergraduate instruction leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design or Studio Art. Students may elect courses that further professional development in the following concentrations: Graphic Design (including Web Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, and Illustration), Photography (including digital and video), Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Fibers. A Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design is offered for students seeking study in graphic design along with a minor program of study. The Bachelor of Science degree is offered in Studio Art for students seeking all-levels teacher certification. A minor in Art History is available to students in other programs or departments by earning 18 hours of approved credit. The Department of Art offers a Master of Arts in Visual Art with an emphasis in either Studio Art or Art History. The department is home to approximately 180 art majors, ten fulltime faculty, and four adjunct faculty. Graphic design is the largest area of study.

Department facilities include two computer labs, a graphic design and digital photography facility, providing students with the opportunity to utilize both Mac and PC based equipment. The graphic design facility consists of 20 PC and 4 MAC workstations with 3 dedicated workstations for printing and scanning along with a variety of output including a large format printer. Software includes current versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro, Flash, Lightwave 3D, Maya, and ZBrush. Our facilities are well maintained to accommodate students working in all facets of Graphic Design. The digital photography facility includes 16 student workstations, a teacher station, dedicated high-end workstations for large format printing and video editing along with a wet darkroom.

The mission of the Lamar University Department of Art is to provide an environment designed to nurture artistic, academic and personal growth in Lamar University students. Through its curricula and community outreach, the department prepares the art student for a professional career in the discipline with courses in practice, theory, art history, and art education. Educational, cultural, and academic opportunities are made available so that each student may reach his or her full potential by participating in those human experiences and qualities inherent in the fine arts. As the visual arts engage rapid change, the department maintains a balance between its own traditions and the unknown challenges of the future, between skill building and theoretical insight, and between the products of the human hand and new opportunities offered by advancing technology.

Please visit our web site for more detailed information regarding the Department of Art at Lamar University: http://dept.lamar.edu/cofac/art/index.htm

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