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OCAD UNIVERSITY [01.27.12]
Position: Assistant Professor, (tenure-track, joint graphic design/first year) motion graphics, graphic design
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: OCAD University is Canada’s largest specialized University of art, media and design. Located on a twelve-building campus in the heart of downtown Toronto, the University offers a vibrant and stimulating work environment for over 400 faculty and more than 3800 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Committed to excellence and contemporary approaches to education, OCAD University offers 13 undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) or a Bachelor of Design (BDes) degree, and 7 graduate programs that result in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Design (MDes) or the Master of Arts (MA). It is building new interdisciplinary programs including the Aboriginal Visual Culture program. The University has experienced remarkable growth over the past five years and requires outstanding creative researchers/practitioners and gifted teachers to join OCAD U in an exciting period of institutional development and opportunity.

The Faculty of Design invites applications for one full-time tenure-track teaching position at the Assistant Professor level in Graphic Design and First Year programs. The Graphic Design curriculum has a strong focus on design processes, typography, communication design, editorial design, packaging and strategic thinking. It engages students in the creation of principled, conceptually strong, imaginative and formally sound solutions to many types of communication problems. This position is expected to commence July 1, 2012 and is subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach, pursue research and fulfill service obligations in the Faculty of Design, as well as: contribute to the ongoing development of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum; teach at all levels including undergraduate and graduate levels, with initial appointment in a number of first year courses; maintain an active research profile, to contribute to the on-going development of the undergraduate curriculum, as well as graduate; participate actively in the University-wide governance system, collaborative projects and partnerships, committees and other activities that contribute to the academic life of the University.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will: hold a completed Master’s degree or other advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent in professional achievement in your field of communication design expertise; possess strong skills and expertise in motion graphics/time-based graphic theory and practice; have current knowledge of visual communication with specialization in Graphic Design, including a keen interest in the changing realities of the contemporary communication design landscape; have knowledge and demonstrated experience in using industry standard software, time-based graphics software, still photography and videography of significant importance is required (experience in additional 3D software, sound, and animation software are assets); possess professional recognition for motion graphics, as well as a strong record of professional practice including experience in Transmedia practice; have a proven record of teaching and an active role in program and/or curriculum development at a post-secondary level; be expected to teach at all undergraduate levels, as well as participate in graduate programs (teaching/supervising); show an aptitude for innovative curriculum development in a degree-granting art and design university; be expected to make significant contributions to research and scholarship in the field; provide service to the Faculty- and University-wide governance system, as well as service activities and outreach initiatives that contribute to the academic life and profile of the University; have a demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and proven ability to work effectively and collegially with a diversity population; have outstanding communication, interpersonal and time-management skills.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with access to full benefits and pension contribution after one year of service.

Application: The review of applications will begin on February 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of intent stating candidate’s interests in the areas of teaching, research/practice, and service to Faculty and university-wide governance; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy that responds to the profile of the position, a digital portfolio of recent work and or publications (if applicable); and the names and contact information of three referees, whose reference letters should be sent separately to Dr. Gayle Nicoll, Dean, Faculty of Design.

Please submit applications in confidence to: Allyson Smith, Secretary, Faculty of Design, OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1, Fax: (416) 977-3034, E-mail: asmith@ocadu.ca

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OCAD UNIVERSITY [01.27.12]
Position: Assistant Professor, (tenure-track, joint graphic design/first year) typography: print, web, small devices, software graphics.
Location:Toronto, Ontario
Description: OCAD University is Canada’s largest specialized University of art, media and design. The Faculty of Design invites applications for one full-time tenure-track teaching position at the Assistant Professor level in Graphic Design and First Year programs. The Graphic Design curriculum has a strong focus on design processes, typography, communication design, editorial design, packaging and strategic thinking. It engages students in the creation of principled, conceptually strong, imaginative and formally sound solutions to many types of communication problems. This position is expected to commence July 1, 2012 and is subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a completed Master’s degree or other advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent in professional achievement in your field of communication design expertise; possess strong and current knowledge of typography, kinetic typography, type design and typographic systems as applied to print, web, small devices, software, interaction design, and communication/graphic design; have strong skills and experience in two, three and fourth dimensional typographic applications (typographic theory and practice) including a keen interest in the changing realities of contemporary typography and typographic history as applied to communication design; have knowledge and demonstrated experience in using industry standard software, and other relevant type design and publication design software, and an active role in typography and typographic design; show professional recognition for motion graphics; demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly and creative research as applied to communication design and motion graphics is an asset; have a proven record of teaching and an active role in program and/or curriculum development at a post-secondary level; be expected to teach at all undergraduate levels, as well as participate in graduate programs (teaching/supervising); show an aptitude for innovative curriculum development in a degree-granting art and design university; be expected to make significant contributions to research and scholarship in the field; provide service to the Faculty- and University-wide governance system, as well as service activities and outreach initiatives that contribute to the academic life and profile of the University; have a demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and proven ability to work effectively and collegially with a diversity population; have outstanding communication, interpersonal and time-management skills.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with access to full benefits and pension contribution after one year of service.

Please submit applications in confidence to: Allyson Smith, Secretary, Faculty of Design, OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1, Fax: (416) 977-3034, E-mail: asmith@ocadu.ca

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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY QATAR [01.27.12]
Position: Design Foundation / Space Studio #F26990
Location: Doha, Qatar
Description: VCUQatar (www.qatar.vcu.edu) is the Qatar campus of the prestigious Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1998 through a partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, VCUQatar offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Painting & Printmaking and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Design Studies. Located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, VCUQatar is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design, The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. The current student body represents a diverse range of nationalities with students coming from more than 40 different countries. For more details about VCUQatar, please visit their website at www.qatar.vcu.edu.

Position Description: The Space studio faculty will be an artist, designer, educator and active professional who will teach in the Design Foundation Program. This position is responsible for leading and teaching the foundation-level curriculum for the "Space" studio. The Space studio is designed to cultivate the ability to think, perceive, visualize, design and build in three dimensions. This position will utilize a contemporary mix of experimental design studio processes to develop a student's ability to understand, envision and communicate effectively about space, objects, scale and the relationship of the body to the built environment. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in building, constructing, fastening and shaping via hands-on projects that introduce tools, materials, and specialized techniques vital to understanding three-dimensions.

The Space studio is built on the following principles; spatial problem solving that engages the student in spatial thinking; ability to combine conceptual thinking with development of tangible form; ability to understand and master principles of construction; technical/analytical drawing, exploration of a large variety of materials, conceptual design thinking, design and prototyping, documentation and communication; critical design thinking; innovative approaches and strategies that enable the student to understand how to utilize and apply the learning in future designs.

Applicants with expertise in design, architecture and sculpture are invited to apply from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. This position will join an active Design Foundation faculty team which has four full-time faculty, each responsible for one area of the four pillars of the Design Foundation curriculum that represent basic tenets of Art and Design: Drawing, Surface (2D), Space (3D) and Time (storytelling through media). This position will work closely with the faculty and the Director of the program to develop and build a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to the curriculum. All faculty contribute to a culture of learning through participation and support for accreditation standards, pursuit of professional creative research, and participation in faculty governance, service, student advising, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will work in a team oriented small-school environment with practicing, experienced and dedicated educators. Opportunities for regional and international collaboration abound.

Qualifications: Successful candidates must have an MFA or terminal degree in design or related field and a minimum of two years teaching experience in art and design related to the principles of the Space Studio. Candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level with an established record of accomplishments in research or professional work in design strongly preferred. Strong digital, collaborative and communication skills are required. Experience teaching introductory studio level is preferred. Experience or potential for working in a culturally diverse work environment is required. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU and VCUQatar.

Benefits: Competitive international salary / Tax protection for U.S. Taxpayers / 30% Off-shore supplement to base salary / Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premium and employer cost shared options available) / Fully furnished villa or apartment including wireless internet / Annual travel allowance to home of record (to include a spouse and dependents relocated to Qatar) / Monthly transportation allowance
/ Educational reimbursement for up to 4 dependent children enrolled in an accredited K-12 program / International Professional Development and Research Opportunities

Application Process: Qualified applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit a letter of interest with a curriculum vitae, twenty (20) examples of personal work and twenty (20) examples of student work, unofficial transcripts, and the names of five (5) references including email and telephone contact information to Tomaree L. Porter (tlporter@vcu.edu) Human Resources Administrator, Qatar Support Office. Only Electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar.

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY [01.17.12]
Position: Digital Foundations and 3/D, (full-time, non-tenure track)
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Description: The Department of Art at Florida State University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position to begin in August 2012. We seek a dedicated teacher with expertise in digital foundations plus skills in Sculpture and/or Ceramics. The teaching load is 3/3 for the academic year: two courses in foundations each term and one course in a 3D studio area (sculpture and / or ceramics). Ten additional hours a week will be devoted to administrative support to the foundations area. MFA degree required. Teaching experience is desired beyond a graduate teaching assistantship. The successful candidate will be skilled in a range of digital art, design tools and online technologies. Applicants must exhibit strong writing and speaking skills and a teaching attitude that displays a commitment to energizing students within an interdisciplinary environment.

To apply: Review of applications will begin on January 20th, position open until filled. Application packets should include: Application letter summarizing relevant qualifications, including administrative or management experience. Include: Teaching philosophy; Current curriculum vitae; List of names, addresses, email and phone numbers of 3 references; Twenty examples of personal work; Twenty examples of student work; Printed description of images submitted; Sample syllabi from digital foundations courses and from a Sculpture or Ceramics course. For image submission: URLs pointing to images online are preferred. CD-ROMS with images in JPG or PNG format are acceptable.

Please send all application materials listed above to George Blakely, Search Committee Chair, Department of Art, The Florida State University, P.O. Box 3061150, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1150. Applicants must also go to https://jobs.fsu.edu to complete an on-line application. The e-Recruit Job Opening number is 33701.

The Department of Art at FSU (art.fsu.edu) is a research driven community of students and faculty dedicated to the dynamic interrelationship of ideas, processes and practices. By crossing geographical and disciplinary boundaries, we both discover and create new opportunities for practicing art and design. We cultivate critical, creative and compassionate thinking in an evolving global environment, developing and pursuing innovation while valuing our traditions. We foster a vibrant culture of creative problem-solvers, responsible both to themselves and to the needs of the larger communities to which they are connected. We celebrate the unique role that art and design play in the construction of culture and embrace our duty to advance and share the knowledge gained through our creative research.

The Florida State University (FSU) is a public, fully accredited, coeducational research institution with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for its 40,000 students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction. With a budget of more than $1 billion, FSU has 16 schools and colleges that offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs covering a vast array of disciplines.

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UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE [01.07.12]
Position: Outreach Program Manager III / Director of Inova Galleries (full-time, 12-month, multi-year, fixed-term appointment.
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Description: UWM's Peck School of the Arts is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Inova (Institute of Visual Arts). This multi-year, twelve-month academic staff appointment requires a motivated and dynamic individual whose areas of expertise include demonstrated experience in arts fundraising and development, contemporary curatorial practices, non-profit gallery management, and community outreach, as well as a thorough working knowledge of contemporary art and the operational demands of directing a research institution gallery space.

The Director will be expected to: • Lead and support an exhibition programming schedule of the highest quality that contributes productively to PSOA program needs for students and faculty while also capturing the interest and critical engagement of alumni and Milwaukee's arts community. • Coordinate exhibitions, activities, curricular programming, and events with Inova's Associate Director and with faculty and students in the Peck School of the Arts Departments of Art and Design and Film. • Curate some exhibitions and facilitate the design of other exhibitions and projects. • Provide points of connection and collaboration across schools and departments on the UWM campus and with peer institutions around the country. • Organize and provide direction for future exhibitions, publications, programs and educational outreach. • Originate contracts and serve as the liaison between the artist (or artist's studio) and the Inova Galleries. • Evaluate scheduling demands to maintain programming and resource goals; • Expand on established relationships and forge new relationships with PSOA faculty, staff, alumni and students; the UWM campus; and the Milwaukee regional arts community. • Initiate a successful fundraising operation; seek sponsorships, grants, contracts and gifts to support Inova's programming needs. • Work closely with the Associate Director in the management and direction of Inova operations. • Create and manage an Advisory Board. • Coordinate marketing with PSOA staff. • Utilizing best business and fiscal practices and current methods in gallery management, serve in supervisory capacity for gallery operations. • Periodically teach a course in area of specialization. • Participate regularly in PSOA and campus operational management activities.

Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline. • A successful record in the planning and administration of gallery programs and an understanding of best practices. • Knowledge of the art world and its key players. • Ability to select and evaluate works of art. • Direct experience in fundraising. • Grant writing experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline. • College gallery experience. • Budget management experience. • Experience curating exhibitions. • Supervisory experience; demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, organize and support a small professional staff and volunteers. • PR and marketing experience. • Effective communication skills. • Experience editing and writing, including catalog essays. Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full-time, multi-year, twelve-month contract. Excellent state benefits. Desired Start Date: July 1, 2012. Application Procedures: Individuals interested in being considered for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Employment Site located at www.jobs.uwm.edu. The direct link to the posting is http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/7715. For further information, contact Professor Leslie Vansen, Search Committee Chair, by email (at lvansen@uwm.edu) or contact the UWM Peck School of the Arts Dean's Office by phone (at 414-229-4762). Application Deadline: March 1, 2012 NOTE: To be considered for possible College Art Association interview, application materials must be received by January 9, 2012.

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UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE [01.07.12]
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track, nine month (academic year) Photographer
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Description: The Department of Art & Design at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks applicants in Photography with expertise in both traditional and digital photography. Involvement with cross-disciplinary studio students is expected. The candidate hired will teach in all levels of photography and work with graduate students. Service expectations include Photography Area Head responsibilities including curricular coordination, photography budget, photo studio facilities management, and supervision of 50% photography technician. Faculty members are expected to maintain active research in their field and actively contribute to the department, school, and university through committee service and faculty-shared governance responsibilities. Required Qualifications: MFA or equivalent terminal degree is required. Preferred Qualifications: MFA or equivalent terminal degree in photography is preferred. Other preferred qualifications include: (1) evidence of rigorous creative photographic research and a strong exhibition record; (2) ability to teach all levels of photography and digital imaging as well as courses on contemporary art issues and concepts; (3) experience with Macintosh platform and a wide range of software applications and photographic processes, materials, and approaches; and (4) prior teaching experience in higher education. Program Description: The Department of Art & Design has 22 full-time faculty members and 11 full-time academic staff members and offers BA, BFA, MA and MFA degrees in the areas of Ceramics, Cross-Disciplinary Studio, Digital Studio Practice, Fibers, Graphic Design, Jewelry/Metalsmithing, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Print/Narrative Forms, and Sculpture, as well as BFA and MS degrees in Art Education. The Peck School of the Arts (PSOA), with more than 2000 majors, is one of the largest and most exciting programs in the arts in the state and region. The PSOA has a legacy of outstanding programs in Art & Design, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, and a professional gallery, INOVA, the Institute of Visual Arts. PSOA is dynamic, creative and collaborative within the university and within the Milwaukee community. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is one of two public doctoral research universities in Wisconsin, offering more than 30,000 students a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education through 180 degree and certificate programs. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting Date: August 20, 2012 Application Procedures: Persons interested in being considered for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Employment Site: http://jobs.uwm.edu/. The direct link to the posting is http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/7515. Application Deadline: Continuous recruitment. Screening of candidates begins January 12, 2012, and continues until a qualified candidate is hired.

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UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE [01.07.12]
Position: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Non-tenure track, 1 year appointment with possibility of renewal, Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Description: Teach six three-credit courses per academic year in all levels of undergraduate Jewelry & Metalsmithing including Introduction to J&M and The Multiple (formerly Jewelry Casting) and a possible course in the Pre Art Foundations Program. Manage facilities and provide technical support for the department’s Jewelry & Metalsmithing Area, fixing, maintaining and ordering equipment, tools and supplies. Assist with development of the metals undergraduate and graduate facilities. Work collaboratively with Metals Area faculty to maintain a vital curriculum and foster a sense of community and student’s individual development. Actively participate in all Metals Area activities, such as the Annual Juried Student Exhibition, visiting artist workshops and fieldtrips. Additional contractual period in summer for coordinating and teaching a number of short non-credit topical summer workshops in J&M expected. The successful candidate will be expected to continue productive engagement in his/her chosen studio research activities.

Program Description:The Department of Art & Design has 22 full-time faculty members and 11 full-time academic staff members and offers B.A., B.F.A., M.A., and M.F.A. degrees in the areas of Ceramics, Digital Studio Practice, Fibers, Graphic Design, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Print and Narrative Forms, Sculpture, and offers BFA and MS degrees in Art Education. The Peck School of the Arts includes the departments of Art and Design, Music, Theatre, and Dance and the Institute of Visual Arts (INOVA). The Peck School of the Arts is the only dedicated school of arts in the UW System for the education and training of professional artists. It is one of eleven schools on the UW-Milwaukee campus.The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a level II research institution and one of only two comprehensive, doctoral degree-granting universities among the twenty-four campuses of the UW System. UW-Milwaukee is one of the leading urban research universities in the country.

Required Qualifications:MFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing or equivalent terminal degree required. Preferred Qualifications: Expertise with a wide range of non-traditional and traditional Jewelry & Metalsmithing processes, materials and approaches suitable to undergraduate students. Expertise and experience in a variety of traditional and innovative metalworking techniques, including fabrication, casting and surface treatment. Familiarity with maintenance of Metalsmithing equipment is important. Prior college level teaching experience and studio technician experience. Ability to teach all levels of undergraduate Jewelry and Metalsmithing curriculum. Record of professional achievement and recognition. Ability to teach in Foundations. Strong organizational skills. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedures:Persons interested in being considered for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Employment Site: http://jobs.uwm.edu/. The direct link to the posting is https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/7744. Screening begins January 17, 2011 and continues until qualified candidate is hired.

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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY [01.07.12]
Position: Assistant Professor,Tenure-track, Drawing, Position #35585
Location: Miami, Florida
Description: FIU's College of Architecture + The Arts & Art History seek an artist for whom drawing is central to their creative practice with a strong awareness of contemporary critical and theoretical discourse, and who explores the ways in which new media practices and concepts influence contemporary drawing. Candidates must be able to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in drawing and as well as undergraduate seminars involving traditional and contemporary theory and studio practices within the conceptual frameworks of drawing. The ability to engage in cross-disciplinary teaching and interacting with all studio students in critiques and studio visits is expected. The position will be filled as a tenure track assistant Professor, salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, and completed M.F.A.

The department is seeking an accomplished artist with exceptional teaching skills, who will be expected to maintain an active program of exhibition, research, teaching, mentoring, and service to the department and University. A demonstrated interest and concern for a global perspective are preferred. Given that drawing is basic to many disciplines, a variety of primary artistic practices would be considered suitable. Florida International University offers a comprehensive benefits package. August 2012 start date.

Teaching responsibilities: five undergraduate courses per year, undergraduate and graduate independent studies and thesis. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1st, 2012. Representatives from the Art and Art History Dept will be available at the College Art Association conference in Los Angeles, February 2012, for informal discussions about the job posting. On-campus interviews for finalists will be scheduled during March 2012. Please submit the following: Letter of Application; Artist Statement; Statement of Teaching Philosophy; Sample Syllabi for relevant courses; Curriculum Vitae, Copies of all College or University Transcripts [official transcripts will be required upon hiring]; Three Professional References with phone and e-mail contact information; DVD of Applicant's Current Work and Students' Work marked with artwork titles, sizes, materials and project title [for student work]; should be submitted to: Drawing Search Committee, Attn. Kathy Dambach, Department of Art & Art History, VH216, Modesto Maidique Campus Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 Department web site: http://saah.fiu.edu/ Florida International University is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access / Affirmative Action Employer.

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EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY of ART + DESIGN [12.21.11]
Position: Assistant Professor, Aboriginal and Foundation Studies
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Description: Emily Carr University of Art + Design invites applications for a full-time tenure track position of Assistant Professor in Aboriginal and Foundation Studies, dedicated to excellence in teaching and the theoretical/studio interplay critical to outstanding professional practice. We are actively searching for a full-time tenure track faculty member in the Faculty of Culture and Community to teach a combination of studio and cultural studies courses with a focus on Aboriginal visual histories and artistic forms and Foundation Studies. We are particularly interested in faculty who are interested in teaching across all levels of undergraduate courses, from our first year Foundation Studies to upper level critical and cultural studies courses on topics relevant to contemporary debates in Aboriginal studies. In addition to, the primary teaching responsibility in Aboriginal Foundation studio, faculty are expected to contribute to the fabric and future of our community including curriculum development and planning, participating on administrative committees, providing graduate student supervision, supporting student advising and events and being actively engaged in the Emily Carr community. Candidates should have an advanced degree (Masters) or equivalent, demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, with a minimum of two years related post-secondary teaching experience and an exemplary arts practice. The ideal candidate will have a practice that is deeply engaged with both historical and contemporary Aboriginal art forms and rooted in an Aboriginal perspective.

Emily Carr University of Art + Design, established in 1925, is a world leader in education and research. Encouraging experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media and technology, our learning community merges research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. Alumni and faculty are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have enormous impact on both the cultural sector and economy. We engage students, industry, and society to continuously explore and think differently about creativity and how it shapes our world. The Aboriginal Program is founded on our commitment to establish a strong Aboriginal voice at Emily Carr University through an integration of historical and contemporary Aboriginal knowledge in an inclusive manner Located in beautiful and culturally rich Vancouver, British Columbia, Emily Carr attracts more than 1800 students from 60 countries to our undergraduate and graduate programs.

Letters of application should address the candidate's expertise in the areas of teaching, pedagogical philosophy, current research, professional work and community service. The applicant should include a current curriculum vitae and supporting material including recent media productions, catalogues and reviews (to a maximum of 5 each). Please provide a checklist of submitted material and note that any submitted materials will not be returned. Submissions should include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three persons who can be contacted for a reference. Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate commencement in August 2012. Please send applications (quoting Competition #F012-2011) by January 23, 2012 to: Human Resources Department, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Phone (604) 844-3824 Fax (604) 844-3885 Email hr@ecuad.ca.

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EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY of ART + DESIGN [12.21.11]
Position: Assistant Professor, Social Practice and Foundation Studies
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Description: Emily Carr University of Art + Design invites applications for a full-time tenure track position of Assistant Professor in Social Practice and Foundation Studies, dedicated to excellence in teaching and the theoretical/studio interplay critical to outstanding professional practice. We are actively searching for a full-time tenure track faculty member in the Faculty of Culture and Community to teach equally within the SPACE Minor (Social Practice and Community Engagement) and the Foundation studies program. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to contribute to the fabric and future of the University including curriculum development and planning, participating on administrative committees, providing graduate student supervision, supporting student advising and events and being actively engaged in the Emily Carr community. Candidates should have an advanced degree (Masters) or equivalent, demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, with a minimum of two years related post-secondary teaching experience and an exemplary arts practice. We are particularly interested in faculty able to teach Creative Process and/or Foundation core and upper level Social Practice and Community Engagement courses in either studio or critical studies. Demonstrated and applied research in Social Practice and/or Community Engagement initiatives, in relation to art, media and design practice, is essential. Emily Carr University of Art + Design, established in 1925, is a world leader in education and research. Encouraging experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media and technology, our learning community merges research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. Alumni and faculty are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have enormous impact on both the cultural sector and economy. We engage students, industry, and society to continuously explore and think differently about creativity and how it shapes our world. Located in beautiful and culturally rich Vancouver, British Columbia, Emily Carr attracts more than 1800 students from 60 countries to our undergraduate and graduate programs. Letters of application should address the candidate's expertise in the areas of teaching, pedagogical philosophy, current research, professional work and community service. The applicant should include a current curriculum vitae and supporting material including recent media productions, catalogues and reviews (to a maximum of 5 each). Please provide a checklist of submitted material and note that any submitted materials will not be returned.

Submissions should include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three persons who can be contacted for a reference. Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate commencement in August 2012. Please send applications (quoting Competition #F011-2011) by January 20, 2012 to: Human Resources Department, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9. Phone (604) 844-3824 Fax (604) 844-3885 Email hr@ecuad.ca

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE [12.21.11]
Position: Full-time faculty, General art/design and foundations.
Location: Niceville, Florida
Description: Northwest Florida State College, Division of Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts, is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill a full-time faculty position in our Visual Arts Program, Niceville Campus. We are looking for a multi-faceted artist/educator with expertise in foundations Design and Drawing as well as the ability to teach Painting, Watercolor, and/or Sculpture classes. The candidate must be committed to Foundation teaching and must demonstrate the ability to engage art students from diverse backgrounds. The Visual Arts Program emphasizes a strong two-year foundation in traditional practices along with a creative exploration of emerging tools, technologies, and media. The ability to interface with discipline-based programs within a large Fine and Performing Arts Department is a must. A letter is required outlining how your education, experience, and educational philosophy qualify you for the position. Please reference position number F-HUM008. All degrees must be from a regionally-accredited postsecondary institution.

Qualifications: Minimum of a Master of Fine Arts Degree in visual arts, or other master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in visual arts required (by start date). Earned doctorate preferred. The candidate must have demonstrated having the ability to teach Drawing, 2-D, 3-D and Figure Drawing. The candidate should have a background in teaching painting and/or water color and sculpture. Demonstrated experience in Graphic Arts recommended. Teaching experience at the postsecondary level preferred. Demonstrated experience with technology-based instruction preferred.

Applications, copies of transcripts, and a letter of educational philosophy must be received by 1/31/12 to be considered in the first review. Position is open until filled. Starting date is 8/2012. This full-time 9-month position may be eligible for continuing contract status and is contingent upon board approval and funding. For additional information A NWFSC application is required and may be obtained from our website, www.nwfsc.edu/HR, or from Human Resources, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville, FL 32578 (Tel. #850/729-5365). NWFSC offers an excellent fringe benefit package. If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources prior to the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Director. NWFSC prohibits any form of discrimination on the basis of age, color, ethnicity, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or gender in any of its programs, services, or activities. NWFSC is a Drug Free Workplace. (Florida Relay Access - 711). For more information, including entry salary range, please see Vacancy Announcement:

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MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE [12.07.11]
Position: Full-time Instructor, Studio Arts Foundation Concentration
Location: Flint, Mid-Michigan, United States, 48503
Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section: • Professional development • Curriculum Development • Collegial Responsibilities • Actively participate in efforts focused on the College's operational success. • Communication • Safety

Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching Foundation studio art classes, including Drawing I & II, 2-D Design, 3-D Design. Faculty may also teach advanced courses in the instructor's specialized field, such as Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, etc., and other classes as the curriculum changes to meet the needs of students and the college.

Supervisory Responsibility: Faculty are sometimes called upon to perform quasi-supervisory responsibilities, particularly in their role as Coordinators.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Master's degree in Art or an MFA in a studio art field, art & design, art foundation, or closely related from a regionally accredited institution. Degrees in photography or graphic design do not meet the minimum requirements for this position.*
Teaching experience in art foundation courses in a higher education setting.
Strong exhibition record as evidenced by participation in or coordination of a minimum of three exhibits in the past five years.
Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish an maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

* A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate's expense, by a professional evaluation service.

For more information and application instructions, go to www.mott.jobs. MCC accepts online applications only via our website.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/7285d7b

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LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY [11.30.11]
Position: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Art, Foundations in Art & Design (Tenure-track or Tenured)
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Description: LSU School of Art seeks a versatile artist capable of working across traditional studio art disciplinary lines to provide leadership in the coordination and development of its foundations program. Candidate will: provide vision and oversight for program development and foster collaborative partnerships with faculty in all of the school's concentrations; be involved in student recruitment; be involved in student mentoring; improve accreditation data reporting systems; increase program quality, effectiveness and efficiency; teach a range of courses that address both conceptual and practical issues as well as creative and critical thinking. Teach introductory courses in Art & Design, intermediate to senior level undergraduate courses in one or more areas of studio art practice, and graduate (M.F.A.-level) seminars. Coordinate curricular aspects of foundations program in collaboration with faculty from all studio art areas. Lead graduate teaching preparation seminar.

Required Qualifications: M.F.A. degree, professional graduate degree, or equivalent professional experience in an area of studio art practice; successful teaching experience; evidence of substantial professional achievement.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to: encourage interactive classroom learning and student research, experience in time-based media. Additional Position Information: Starts August 2012. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Review of applications will begin after January 20th, 2012 and continue until a candidate is selected.

Special Instructions: Applicants must apply online here. Please send a letter of interest, vitae, and digital presentation that includes at least 20 examples of your work and 20 of your students' work (with annotations). A CD ROM or DVD formatted for a Macintosh computer is preferred. Send to: Foundations in Art Search Committee LSU School of Art, 123 Art Building Baton Rouge, LA 70803.

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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE [11.29.11]
Position: Associate Professor/Studio Art Foundations
Location: Providence, RI
Description: The Department of Art at Rhode Island College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Studio Art Foundations. This position is pending budgetary approval. Final appointment is subject to available funding. Responsibilities for the position include teaching undergraduate courses in the Art Studio Foundations area. The teaching load will involve three foundations studio courses per semester (the full foundations course offering includes: Basic Drawing I, 2-D Design with color theory, figure-inclusive Drawing II, 3-D Design, 2D Synthesis (sophomore-level Drawing III), 3D synthesis (sophomore-level 3D Design). The courses you teach will be based on your qualifications and studio discipline and teaching expertise. All applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach drawing and/or 2D design and we encourage applicants from both the 3D and 2D disciplines. There may be the occasional opportunity to teach outside of the foundations program.

Requirements include: Master of Fine Arts in a 3D or 2D area, or record of extraordinary creative/professional achievement; college-level teaching experience in Studio Foundations.

Preferred: Two years of college teaching experience.
Preferred Fields of Specialization: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach foundation-level drawing and/or 2D design whether or not the applicant is a 3D or 2D artist. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by January 23, 2012.
IMPORTANT: For full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see our web site at https://employment.ric.edu. Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College's PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

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UNIVERSITY OF TULSA [11.17.11]
Position: Associate Professor or Professor/Director of the School of Art
Location: Tulsa, OK
Description: The University of Tulsa's School of Art invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor or Professor/Director of the School of Art commencing Fall 2012. Major responsibilities include: chairing department, recruiting students and faculty, advancing community relations, developing curriculum and assessment efforts, overseeing operations of galleries and ultimately attaining national accreditation. Limited but regular teaching will be expected.

The School of Art offers a full curriculum with B.A., B.F.A., M.A. and M.F.A. degrees emphasizing various media as well as Art History and Graphic Design. The University of Tulsa is a private national/doctorate university in U.S. News' top 75 with a strong arts community within an urban environment. The University manages Gilcrease Museum, a premier museum of western and Native American art and exploration, as well as an Art gallery and student studios in the arts district downtown.

Minimum Qualifications: M.F.A. in Studio Art; administrative experience required with distinguished record of professional achievement; proven record of top-quality, internationally recognized creative endeavors; and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Program vision and leadership skills to guide the School of Art and to promote collaborative efforts across the University are needed.

Preferred Qualifications: Area of expertise is open; photography, sculpture, and installation or time-based media are preferred.

Application Information: Please submit letter of application that articulates administrative experience and aspirations, a CV, documentation of own and students' creative work (DVD or website preferred), and contact information for three references to:

D. Thomas Benediktson, Chair of the Director's Search Committee, School of Art, The University of Tulsa, 800 S Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104. Review of applications begins December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY QATAR [11.17.11]
Position: Design Foundation Faculty (Space Studio)
Position Number: F26990
Position begins: August 2012
Review of Applications Begins: January 3, 2012 and continues until position is filled. VCUQatar (www.qatar.vcu.edu) is the Qatar campus of the prestigious Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1998 through a partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, VCUQatar offers students the opportunity to earn a BFA degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Painting & Printmaking and a MFA degree in Design Studies. Located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, VCUQatar is fully accredited and has a student body that represents a diverse range of nationalities with students coming from more than 40 different countries.

Position Description: The Space Studio faculty will be a designer, educator and active professional who will teach in the Design Foundation Program. Responsible for leading and teaching the foundation-level curriculum for the “Space” Studio, which is designed to cultivate the ability to think, perceive, visualize, design and build in three dimensions. Seeking applicants with expertise in design, architecture and sculpture from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. Successful candidates must have an MFA or terminal degree in design or related field and a minimum of two years teaching experience in art and design related to the principles of the Space Studio. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU and VCUQatar.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full position description and application instructions please visit:

http://arts.vcu.edu/opportunities/jobs-at-vcuarts/

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI [11.11.11]
Position: Assistant Professor of Art (Printmaking)
Location:Warrensburg, MO
Description: The Department of Art & Design at the University of Central Missouri is seeking a candidate to lead its Printmaking program. The position is for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor, with a 9-month contract, to begin August 2012. The University of Central Missouri (UCM), located 35 miles east of the Kansas City Metropolitan area, is a comprehensive university providing a small-college learning environment coupled with large-university opportunities. UCM has been continuously accredited by NASAD since 1986. The programs in the Department of Art & Design total approximately 400 majors. The printmaking program at UCM is a comprehensive print program fully equipped for lithography, intaglio, serigraphy, and relief media with additional facilities in papermaking and letterpress. Candidates with research interests in Papermaking, Book Arts, Digital Preparation, or Letterpress are encouraged to apply.

Duties include maintaining and overseeing the printmaking program while teaching a full load with potential for teaching in other areas, and maintaining an active exhibition record.

Required minimum qualifications: MFA, two years of effective teaching experience and an active exhibition record in printmaking and related areas.

Preferred candidates will have experience maintaining and upgrading a printmaking studio, three years teaching experience in printmaking, teaching experience beyond graduate school, and the ability to work within parameters of current health and safety standards.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For information about the position contact Ms. Joyce Jablonski at jablonski@ucmo.edu. Initial screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-4255.

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI [11.11.11]
Position: Art Technician/Instructor (Ceramics and Sculpture)
Location:Warrensburg, MO
Description: The Department of Art & Design at the University of Central Missouri is seeking a candidate for Art Technician/ Instructor in Ceramics and Sculpture to begin August 2012. This is a full-time, non-tenure track year-to-year recurring budgeted position established in response to NASAD recommendations, The University of Central Missouri (UCM), located 35 miles east of the Kansas City Metropolitan area, is a comprehensive university providing a small-college learning environment coupled with large-university opportunities. UCM has been continuously accredited by NASAD since 1986. The programs in the Department of Art & Design total approximately 400 majors. The department's ceramics and sculpture areas boast outstanding facilities including gas and electric kilns, woodworking, welding, and bronze casting capabilities, and ample studio space.

Duties include maintaining and overseeing the ceramics and sculpture facilities (approximately 20 hours per week), and teaching six (6) credit hours per semester with limited service to the department and university.

Candidates must be well versed in the care and maintenance of ceramics and sculpture studios and equipment. Ceramics responsibilities include mixing clays and glazes, loading and firing kilns, ordering and stocking materials and the potential to assist in kiln building. Sculpture responsibilities include maintenance of all equipment and facilities including woodworking, welding, and bronze casting. The ideal candidate will be able to assist students and faculty in both areas, and will be capable of teaching courses in three-dimensional disciplines as well as courses in the department's Foundations program.

Required qualifications: MFA, teaching experience and active exhibition record. For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-4255.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY [11.9.11]
Position: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor,Coordinator of Foundations
Location: Starkville, MS
Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include collegial leadership and collaboration with faculty to implement the mission of the foundation curriculum, assist with course scheduling, assist in the recruitment of foundation faculty, participate in recruitment and admissions programs, meet with prospective students, student advising, and committee service and will also teach two foundation courses per semester. Candidates are expected to pursue and maintain an active body of research and remain current in their area of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications MFA in the visual arts. Three years of teaching experience. Ability to oversee facilities and good organizational skills. Demonstrate the ability to teach drawing, two dimensional design, additional areas of expertise may include 3-D design and digital media. Candidate should have a good understanding of courses associated with the mission of a foundation program.

Applicants must apply on-line at www.jobs.msstate.edu and complete the Personal Data Information Form. Review process will begin January 17, 2012 and applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Send letter of application, list of three references with contact information, vita, unofficial transcripts, artist's statement, statement of teaching philosophy, CD that includes personal work and student work along with SASE to Foundation Coordinator Search Committee, Department of Art, P.O. Box 5182, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY [11.9.11]
Position: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Foundations Teacher
Location: Starkville, MS
Description: The Department of Art at Mississippi State University seeks to hire a full-time tenure track assistant professor in Foundations to begin in August 16, 2012. Salary is commensurate with experience. Duties will include teaching foundation courses in drawing, two-dimensional design and other courses upon request of the department head, advising students and service to the department, college and university. The faculty member will work collaboratively with other foundation faculty to assess student performance and contribute up-to-date concepts and learning processes that apply to visual literacy.

Qualifications: Candidates are required to have an MFA/terminal degree in the related field. Teaching experience at the university level is highly desirable. Candidates are expected to pursue and maintain an active body of research and remain current in their area of expertise.

Applicants must complete the Personal Data Information Form as www.jobs.msstate.edu. Reivew process will begin January 12, 2012 and applications will be accepted until position is filled. Send letter of application, list of three references with contact information, vita, unofficial transcripts, artist’s statement, statement of teaching philosophy, CD that includes personal work and student work along with SASE to Assistant Professor of Foundations Search Committee, Department of Art, P.O. Box 5182, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

The Department of Art is NASAD accredited and located in the College of Architecture, Art, and Design. With over 360 Art majors and 18 full-time faculty, the program offers the BFA degree with concentrations in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Information about the Department is available at http://www.caad.msstate.edu.Please visit our artblog at http://caad.msstate.edu/wpmu/artnews/ Mississippi State University, a land and sea-grant institution with 20,000 students, was founded in 1878. It is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-extensive Institution located in Starkville, Mississippi, a city of 20,000 residents.

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UNIVERSITY of UTAH [11.9.11]
Position: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Sculpture/Intermedia
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Description: Full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Sculpture/Intermedia. Start date is July 1, 2012.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates should have a terminal degree in Sculpture and Intermedia based visual research and practice. Applicants should possess a broad understanding of contemporary art practices and traditional Sculpture processes. Applicants should be knowledgeable in the history and criticism of a wide range of Sculpture and multimedia approaches, with a balance between conceptual art and object making. The successful candidate is expected to engage in aesthetic, intellectual, and structural dimensions of form in interdisciplinary combinations. The individual should be prepared to take a leadership role in the Sculpture/Intermedia program curricula, and to teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students working across mediums, including but not limited to welding, assemblage, installation, casting, ceramics, video, and kinetic art. Application materials should indicate expertise in the fundamentals of sculpture, awareness of social and cultural context of sculpture/intermedia, capability of engaging in experimental practices and interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to teaching. The applicant should be a practicing artist with a professional record of creative research and excellent teaching methods.

Interested candidates should apply online at:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/9231

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PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE [11.9.11]
Position: Full time faculty, Art/Foundations
Location: Tuscon, AZ
Description: Pima Community College full-time Art faculty position to teach courses in ART Foundations. Courses taught cover Basic Design and may include Printmaking, Screenprinting, Bookmaking, Color and Composition, Drawing and/or Art and Visual Culture. Also, includes foundations program leadership and coordination, curriculum development, and service responsibilities in the Visual Arts Department and the College at the West Campus. Position is available beginning the 2012-13 academic year as nine-month instruction contract.

Additional information can be found at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/pcc/default.cfm?promotionaljobs=1

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ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY [10.29.11]
Position: Assistant Professor, Studio Art/Foundations, tenure-track
Location: Austin, TX
Description: The Department of Art at St. Edward's University in Austin, TX seeks qualified candidates for the full-time tenure-track position in Studio Art/Foundations, at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in the fall of 2012. Full-time teaching responsibilities include 4 courses per semester, including multiple sections of Beginning Design and one or more courses in area of expertise. New faculty will teach at least one section of CULF 1319 (Understanding and Appreciating the Arts) every other year. Other teaching duties include the supervision of foundation facilities, academic advising, curriculum development, and mentoring adjunct foundation faculty. Tenure-track faculty are required to maintain on-going professional and creative development, and should continue development in their teaching. Faculty are also required to work with colleagues on assessment of learning outcomes and on recruitment and retention of students, as well as mentor students through research, internships and other professional development opportunities.

For more information on this posting go to: http://think.stedwards.edu/hr/job/j11198-assistant-professor-art-foundations

Hollis Hammonds
Area Coordinator & Assistant Professor of Art
Director of Fine Arts Exhibit Program

St. Edward's University
3001 S. Congress Ave., CM 934
Austin, TX 78704
lauraah@stedwards.edu
hollis.hammonds@mac.com
512-492-3159

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VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY [10.29.11]
Position: Assistant Professor, Drawing/Foundations, tenure-track
Location:1500 North Patterson Street – Valdosta, GA 31698
Description: The Department of Art invites applications for the position of Tenure track - Assistant Professor of Art/Foundations (Drawing, 2-D Design) beginning August 1, 2012. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications or experience. VSU is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Required Qualifications: MFA in Art by August 1, 2012; Strong commitment to foundations instruction; Record of or capacity to conduct scholarly/creative research; Ability to teach foundation and upper level drawing courses, life drawing, 2-D design, and color theory; Broad understanding of contemporary and traditional art theory and practice related to drawing.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate studio courses in drawing, 2-dimensional design (including color theory), and other courses as needed, advising students, department and university service, and other program related activities. Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2012, and continue until appointment is made. Applications should include a cover letter of interest detailing teaching philosophy and teaching and research experience; VSU faculty application form http://www.valdosta.edu/academic/documents/Faculty_App2010.pdf; curriculum vitae; copies of transcripts of all college level work; documentation of your creative work; and examples of student work; and names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three references.

Please direct any inquiries to Foundations Search, Art Department, Valdosta State University, 1500 N Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698-0110. Email Submission: foundationsearch1@valdosta.edu. For more information phone 229-333-5835.

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The UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT [10.18.11]
Position: Studio Foundation and 3D, tenure-track
Location: Stevens Point, WI
Description: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Art & Design is searching for a full time, tenure-track faculty member to teach Studio Foundation and in the 3D emphasis area. Primary responsibility will be ongoing instruction in introductory 3D and 2D Design Foundation courses. The position will also involve instruction in intermediate and advanced courses in the 3D Emphasis Area and other service and professional responsibilities.

For a full position description: http://www.uwsp.edu/art-design

Studio MFA and active record of professional achievement required. University teaching experience, especially in 3D and 2D Design Foundation is highly desired. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Starting date August 27, 2012.

Complete applications must be postmarked by January 13, 2012.

Send letter of application, vita, teaching philosophy, 3 current letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, exactly 20 examples of professional work and exactly 20 examples of student work (if available) to be delivered by CD, DVD, application website, slides or printed images. Email applications not accepted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Send to:

Rob Stolzer, Department Chair
Department of Art & Design
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI   54481

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MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE of ART & DESIGN [10.16.11]
Position: Foundations Faculty
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Description: The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is seeking a qualified candidate to teach in the Foundations Program. The college is looking for an outstanding educator and leader who can teach 21st century art and design and help implement a curriculum that prepares students to be pioneering thinkers and practitioners. Candidates must embrace Foundations level teaching and be actively engaged in their studio practice.

For more information, download the position announcement: http://www.miad.edu/people/employment-opportunities-at-miad

Contact: Jan Feldhausen
Professor, Foundations Department
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
273 E. Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
414-847-3313
jfeldhau@miad.edu

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