Photography Non-Tenure Track Tyler School of Art, teaching position
Assistant Professor (Teaching/ Instructional) in Photography – Non-Tenure Track Appointment 2011-2012 Description: The Graphic Arts and Design Department of Tyler School of Art, Temple University, invites applications to apply for a non-tenure track, renewable, full-time position in Photography. Teaching responsibilities will include traditional darkroom-based photographic processes, digital photography, and other new media. The Photography Area is seeking a candidate who can teach theory and practice courses at all levels of the curriculum. Additional responsibilities may include advising students and some administrative duties in the area. The department seeks an artist 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 some significant professional accomplishments and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. The Department’s faculty is diverse in professional interests 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 and may be asked to participate in the MFA graduate program. Applicants should have a broad range of technical and intellectual skills, with wide ranging conceptual and creative interests. Classes will be mostly studio-based with some seminars focusing on theory and professional practice. The appointee will work closely with the Area Head and the Department Chair. The teaching load is 4/4 courses per year with flexibility in terms of administrative duties. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track one-year (renewable) appointment beginning Fall, 2011.
RANK: Assistant Professor (Teaching/Instructional)
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a MFA or equivalent foreign qualifications and a minimum of four years of teaching experience at the college level. Strong skills in both digital and traditional photographic techniques are required. Applicants should submit on Slideroom the following information: A cover letter detailing qualifications Detail of administrative experience in your cover letter Curriculum vitae and evidence of work in your field Statement of teaching philosophy Sample syllabi Three names, email addresses and phone numbers of reference Documentation of recent work: 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work. These should be uploaded to Slideroom: https://temple.slideroom.com/ Note: All the materials listed above must be uploaded to Slideroom. CDs and slides will not be accepted. Other supporting materials will only be accepted for candidates who are contacted by the search committee for an interview. Materials such as a CV, statement, and syllabi sent by mail will not be reviewed. Finalists must be prepared to submit student evaluations for courses taught and official transcripts, as well as a hard copy of your signed and dated curriculum vitae. Finalists will also be invited to send supporting materials, but these will not be returned without a self-addressed, stamped envelope. All supporting material must be mailed to the address below. Tyler School of Art is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to increasing and sustaining its diverse academic community.
Applications are due April 22 but will be reviewed as received. Please send your packet to: Stephanie Knopp, Chair Graphic Arts and Design Department Tyler School of Art Temple University 2001 North 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122
Link to the post: http://www.ncaaarts.org/academic-positions/photography-non-tenure-track-tyler-school-of-art-teaching-position
Link to National Council of Art Administrators: http://www.ncaaarts.org
