ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – STUDIO ARTIST

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a faculty position for a STUDIO ARTIST in the highly-ranked School of Art at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor.

The School of Art at the University of Cincinnati is housed within the renowned College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning and is currently ranked among top programs nationwide. Our students enjoy access to the wealth of resources and diverse academic and cultural programing offered by a world-class research university. Students are encouraged to take courses from across the university, which, in 2015 was ranked in the top 130 universities in North America and as one of the top 300 in the world.

Our undergraduate and graduate programs empower students in our School of Art with a core of knowledge that provides a solid educational base. Our students are prepared for careers in the Fine Arts by a passionate faculty, rigorous academic endeavors, and a world-class professional practice (co-op) program. Rather than requiring students to declare a studio concentration, we offer an interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages students to focus on the development of their work through contact with internationally recognized faculty across all disciplines and media.

Responsibilities include a full time teaching load, which entails developing and delivering course materials which include theory, practice and practical application. An active practice as a fine artist is expected; Leadership and team building are essential faculty skills; A full time faculty member serves on various School, College and University committees and carries some degree of administrative responsibility for the curriculum. Expertise in printmaking and the ability to manage a print shop are required.

Minimum requirements include an MFA, two years teaching experience at the University level, an accomplished body of artwork. The ability to teach seminars in visual art concepts, visual culture, and/or critical theory is expected. The successful candidate will be expected to promote approaches that support cross­ disciplinary art practice and have the ability to teach both traditional and digital processes.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete an Applicant Profile at https:jobs.uc.edu and upload your CV/Resume. Officially apply to Requisition # 14987 and include a Cover Letter, a link or URL to 20 images of their creative work, and the names and contact info of three professional references under the ‘Additional Documents’ section.

Consideration of applications will begin Nov 20 15 2016 and continue until the position has been filled.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled