Assistant Professor(s) in Art – School of Art – Louisiana Tech University

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(S) IN ART | SCHOOL OF ART | LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY

TENURE TRACK POSITION(S): Assistant Professor(s) of Art in Photography or Printmaking or Sculpture Disciplines. Applicants who are able to demonstrate expertise in a combination of these disciplines are highly desirable.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes full benefits.
DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position(s) are filled. For full consideration all materials should be sent by June 21st.
START DATE: September 1, 2013

DUTIES:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level art courses
• Serve on graduate student committees
• Pursue professional research and exhibition record
• Advise art students
• Participate in development of the 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, in the photography, printmaking, or sculpture discipline; Degree conferred before September 2013.
•  Strong foundations experience and willingness to teach in the core
•  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, traditional and contemporary processes, and theories
•  Knowledge of, and experience with Adobe Creative Suite 6
•  A working knowledge of both traditional and non-traditional methods is strongly preferred

A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS IS PREFERRED:

•   Digital and analog photography experience and historical knowledge of the medium. Lighting, digital editing and printing, alternative processes skills desirable. Video making and editing is a plus.
•   Knowledge of multiple printmaking processes
•   Knowledge of, and experience with Rhino and Rhino-Cam or related software and have a working knowledge of traditional and non-traditional sculpture processes and materials.

APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SAVED AS PDFS:

•   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
•   PDF file of 20 images representing personal artwork, video may also be uploaded
•   PDF file of 20 images representing student artwork, video may also be uploaded
•   Image list of personal and student work, stating media, dimensions, and dates
•   Unofficial graduate transcripts
•   All application materials must be sent digitally to the job listing at: http://artlatech.slideroom.com