University of North Florida, Jacksonville TENURE TRACK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PRINTMAKING

University of North Florida, Jacksonville
TENURE TRACK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PRINTMAKING
Position No. 332630
Approved Job Title: Assistant Professor, Printmaking
Type of Appointment; Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Job Summary/Responsibilities:
The Department of Art and Design at the University of North Florida seeks an Assistant Professor of Printmaking for a full-time, 9-month, tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2016.

Our program is seeking an innovative artist and educator with robust knowledge of printmaking techniques, theory, and history as well as experience with current health and safety practices.

Responsibilities will include teaching three undergraduate printmaking courses per semester including introductory, advanced classes, and special topics. The successful candidate will incorporate both traditional and emerging printmaking practices into their teaching.

In addition to teaching and ongoing excellence in creative work and professional activity the position requires service to the department, college and university.

UNF strategically supports an aim to operate as a preeminent, vibrantly inclusive employer in higher education. The successful candidate should demonstrate a capacity to work among diverse constituencies in the immediate university community and beyond.

Required Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have an M.F.A. degree and at least five years of teaching experience beyond the graduate T.A. Candidates must be familiar with a range of conceptual and technical aspects of printmaking and also demonstrate a commitment to extend interdisciplinary approaches. An understanding of contemporary art issues and current studio practices is required.

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in traditional approaches to printmaking techniques and experience teaching intaglio, lithography, screen printing, relief and the contemporary critical issues that are relevant to the field of printmaking.

The ideal candidate must possess competence in emerging technical and digital applications, professional print production, alternative techniques and a broad intellectual approach to engaging research and practice of contemporary print media and the expanded field.

Statement(s) of Understanding:
A minimum of five years experience teaching at the university or college level. The candidate must demonstrate a proven record of professional involvement and creative accomplishment in the field of printmaking. The successful candidate should be a practicing artist with a distinguished exhibition record, and a strong commitment with enthusiasm towards the future of printmaking practice. Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of printmaking techniques and digital skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:
It is preferred that the candidate has five years of teaching experience at the university level and be familiar with alternative printmaking methods and digital imaging for printmaking.
Application Review Date: 03-05-2016

Documents that must be submitted electronically at time of application:
Unofficial Transcript 1
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application at www.unfjobs.org, as well as mail supplemental documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or mail all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. While the confirmation number guarantees that your online application has been successfully received, it does not mean that your application is complete. Your application is not complete until your mailed documents have been received.

You must mail the following materials:
1. 20 examples of student work
2. 20 examples of applicant’s work
3. 3 letters of recommendation (no copies, must be written within one year and have original signature)

Address the packet to:
Sheila Goloborotko, Search Chair
Position Number: 332630
Department of Art and Design 45/2022
University of North Florida
1 UNF Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32224

For further information, please contact Regan Bartley at (904) 620-3894 or via e-mail at r.bartley@unf.edu.

All applications and documents must be submitted by 03/05/2016 no late materials will be accepted.

All applicants invited to campus must submit an official transcript prior to campus interview.