We are Hiring

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in Studio Art | SCHOOL OF DESIGN | LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY

Tenure Track Position: Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Foundation/Core Studio. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching drawing, life drawing and 2D Foundations. Applicants who have experience with video and new media are highly desirable.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes full benefits.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2017

Start Date: September 1, 2017

Duties:

• Responsibilities include teaching 7 courses (10 week quarter system) per academic year.
• The candidate will teach courses in Beginning Drawing, 2-D Design, Color Design, and Introduction to Time-Based Media.
• Serve on graduate student committees
• Pursue professional research and exhibition record
• Advise undergraduate Studio Art students
• Participate in development of the Studio Art Program
• Assist with management and maintenance of facilities
• Engage in service to the School, University, community, and professional organizations

Required Qualifications:

• MFA in Art; Degree conferred before September 2017.
• Strong foundations experience and willingness to teach in the core
• A comprehensive working knowledge of traditional, observation-based drawing and alternative drawing methods is strongly preferred
• Areas of specialization may include sound, interactive media, animation, video, or web art.
• University/college teaching experience beyond a graduate teaching assistant preferred
• Exhibition record demonstrating professional recognition of creative work
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of art history and critical theory
• Knowledge of, and experience with Adobe Creative Suite software

Application Must Include:

• Letter of intent stating qualifications for position
• Resume
• One page artist statement
• One page teaching philosophy
• Names for three references: title, e-mail address, and phone number
• 20 digital images in a PDF format representing artwork
• 20 digital images in a PDF format representing student work
• Image list of personal and student work, stating media, dimensions, and dates
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• Submit the above files to the job listing at: http://artlatech.slideroom.com
• All application materials must be sent digitally

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Complete description at www.design.latech.edu/jobs

Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. AA/EOE/WMA