Assistant Professor of Art in Photography, Bradley University
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.
