FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION: HISTORIAN OF ART, DESIGN, OR ARCHITECTURE BEFORE 1800, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GLOBAL AND TRANSNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES (OPEN RANK)

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION: HISTORIAN OF ART, DESIGN, OR ARCHITECTURE BEFORE 1800, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GLOBAL AND TRANSNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES (OPEN RANK)
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) seeks a scholar of art, design, or architecture with an emphasis on global, transnational, or trans-geographic perspectives. Specialization is open, but applicants should have a primary research focus on topics before 1800. Starting in August 2016, this tenure-track or tenured, full-time faculty position will play a leadership role in the teaching of art and architectural history in SAIC’s first-year curriculum. The ideal applicant will offer innovative ways of developing introductory courses in world cultures for artists and designers and will contribute to the diversity of the School by bringing a perspective, way of thinking, and/or a unique set of experiences that expands the intellectual conversation of the field. Combined with this role, the candidate will also regularly contribute to the graduate program in Modern and Contemporary Art and Design History, and the successful applicant’s research should enable graduate seminars in theory, methodology, or other issues and practices relevant across historical fields. Preference will be given to candidates who evidence significant experience in or engagement with pedagogy, especially in relation to the education of artists. A substantive record of scholarship is expected of senior candidates, as is the promise of continued publication and research output for all applicants. The successful candidate will be engaged with current debates in the disciplines of art, design, or architectural history. The ideal candidate should be familiar with issues in contemporary art regardless of research specialty. They will join a department composed of fifteen full-time tenure-line faculty committed to an active research culture and to excellence in teaching.

PROGRAM PROFILE
The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism, one of 23 departments at the school, comprises fifteen full-time faculty and 50 part-time faculty who offer over 200 courses each year to undergraduate and graduate students, including 30 dedicated MA students in Modern and Contemporary Art History. In addition, it houses its own undergraduate degree program, the Bachelor of Arts in Art History, and offers a graduate-level specialization in Design History. Further information can be found at http://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/arthi/

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will take a leadership role in developing and shaping foundational curricula for undergraduate students in BFA and BA programs. In addition to teaching world cultures before 1800 in SAIC’s first-year curriculum, they will be a member of the departmental graduate faculty and regularly offer graduate seminars and direct master’s theses in Art History. They will contribute to the vibrant and creative culture of a research-oriented department in a prestigious art and design school. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to research, publication, pedagogy, and outstanding teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. is required, with substantive teaching and pedagogical experience preferred. A record of scholarship and future prospects for publications and other research outputs are expected. Rank and salary are competitive with peer institutions and are commensurate with quality and output of scholarship, extent of teaching experience, and current professional standing.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, interested persons are encouraged to apply by Tuesday, December 15, 2015, to ensure that their application is considered before the position is filled. Please submit an application and required materials at http://SAICfaculty.slideroom.com. You will be asked to create an account after which time you may complete the application comprised of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. SAIC will underwrite the application fees; you will not be charged to apply for the position. You are encouraged to allow plenty of time to complete your application.

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QUESTIONS
Questions regarding the School and its open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be emailed to [email protected]. Please consult www.saic.edu for information on the School and its programs, or www.saic.edu/about/jobsatsaic for open positions and application procedures.

ABOUT SAIC
A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, the School is one of the largest and oldest private schools of art and design in the country with programs reflecting current practices in art. SAIC's educational philosophy is built upon a transdisciplinary approach to art and design that provides unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical abilities with renowned faculty who are leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its Modern Wing, and numerous special collections and programming venues that provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. The campus is located on Chicago’s magnificent lakefront amid the city’s cultural and architectural treasures.

The School currently enrolls 3,500 students in 15 studio departments and 8 academic departments. There are 153 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty and visiting artists, and 693 adjunct and part-time faculty supported by 300 staff.

Degree tracks include the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio; BFA with Emphasis in Art Education or Writing; BA degrees in Art History and Visual and Critical Studies; BIA (Interior Architecture); Master of Architecture; Master of Design (MDes) in Designed Objects; MDes in Fashion, Body, and Garment; MFA in Studio or Writing; MA degrees in Arts Administration; Art Education; Art History, Theory, and Criticism; Art Therapy; New Arts Journalism; Teaching; Visual and Critical Studies; and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation.

EOE
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