TYLER SCHOOL OF ART, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Sculpture Position –Non-Tenure Track Appointment 2010-2011
The Painting, Drawing and Sculpture Department of Tyler School of Art, Temple University, invites application for a NTT Appointment position in Sculpture. The Sculpture Area offers theory and practice courses in sculpture, time based art forms, and digital arts. We seek a sculptor with a broad knowledge of historical and contemporary art practices, as well as a thorough understanding of technical, critical, and theoretical issues of the media. We expect a candidate to have a developed studio practice, significant professional accomplishments, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching.
The Department’s faculty is diverse in interest and in teaching methods and active professionally. It is our intention to find an individual who will expand this academic diversity and career excellence while having the capability to work closely with others. The faculty is dedicated to research, teaching excellence, and its mission to serve a diverse population. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of our BFA undergraduate program, MFA graduate program, Foundation 3D design, and BA Visual Studies. Applicants should have a broad range of technical, intellectual and cross-disciplinary skills, with wide ranging conceptual and creative interests. Classes will be mostly studio-based with some seminars focusing on theory and professional practice. The teaching load is 4 courses per semester with no service requirement.
RANK: Assistant Professor
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a MFA, a strong exhibition record, demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, and an ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, and administrators.
Applicants should submit:
1) A letter of application
2) Signed and dated curriculum vitae
3) Documentation of recent work, 20 examples on CD or DVD, 5 minute video sample if applicable
4) Portfolio of student work, 20 examples
5) Statement of teaching philosophy
6) A self addressed stamped envelope. (If you desire the first three items to be returned at the end of this recruitment.)
7) Three names, email addresses and phone numbers of references.
SEND TO: Sculpture ,Search Committee
c/o Matt Sepielli
Painting, Drawing and Sculpture Department
Tyler School of Art
2001 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Application deadline June 30th, 2010.
FINALISTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUBMIT COURSE EVALUATIONS FOR COURSES TAUGHT AND OFFICIAL DEGREE TRANSCRIPTS.
Temple University/Temple School of Art is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Woman and minorities are encouraged to apply. Candidate must possess the legal right to work in the United States.