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.