Thursday, June 2, 2011

Visiting Assistant Professor Opportunity Indiana University

Great teaching opportunity:


The Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts at Indiana University (IUB)
invites applications for a full-time non tenure- track position, with
an emphasis in Ceramic Art, commencing in the Academic Year of 2011 -
2012. This is a one-year position. The candidate selected will be
welcomed as a significant partner in Ceramics program. We seek strong
artists and teachers who are qualified to engage with students at all
levels. We have a BA, BFA and nationally ranked MFA program in
Ceramics. Successful candidates will teach 5
courses during the academic year. Teaching responsibilities will
consist primarily of advanced undergraduate level courses in ceramics.
Instruction of graduate level seminars is also possible. Attendance at
critiques for BFA and MFA students is expected. Studio space will be
provided.

Preferred Qualifications:
A broad understanding of contemporary art and theory and the history of
ceramics within the broader scope of 3D media that indicates a thorough
knowledge of traditional and innovative modes of art making.

Requirements:
Qualified candidates must have an MFA. At least one year of teaching
experience past the MFA is preferred. Applicants must send letter of
application, highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, a current
resume, artist statement, teaching philosophy, email and phone number
of three references, at least 20 images of personal and 20 images of
student work on a CD in jpeg format with relevant image lists. EOE.
Note: US Residents Only

Salary: $35,000.00 Plus benefits

Send applications via postal mail to: Ceramics Search, Fine Arts 123,
1101 E. 7th Street, Indiana University, Bloomington IN 47405.
Applications reviewed as received; those postmarked by July 1, 2010
will be considered. Submitted materials will not be returned. All
applicants will receive correspondence within 30 days of the closing
date.

Please do not contact the Fine Art department for more information.

The Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts at Indiana University,
Bloomington, is home to over 500 undergraduate majors and 162 graduate
students pursuing courses in art history and studio practice. An
internationally distinguished faculty of 52 artists and art historians
direct a wide range of programs. Studio areas include ceramics, drawing
and painting, graphic design, metalsmithing and jewelry design, digital
media/computer arts, photography, textiles, printmaking, and sculpture.
The curriculum's are enriched by an active school exhibition gallery.
The Henry Radford School of Fine Art is accredited by NASAD, The
National Association of Schools of Art and Design.