Job Notice in Conceptual/ Information Arts - San Francisco State University

Job Opportunity

Art Department, San Francisco State University
Conceptual /Information Arts (Sabbatical Leave Replacement)
Fall,2005 and Spring 2006
Lecturer Level

Conceptual/Information Arts (CIA) is dedicated to preparing artists and media experimentors to work at the cutting edge of technology. It is one of several areas within the Art Department, located within a large, urban university.

Students in CIA learn contemporary digital production skills, work with newly emerging technologies, explore social and cultural impact of technology and study historical art practices, theoretical and conceptual ideas relevant to this area of the arts. Established in 1980, CIA has a long history as a pioneer program in providing students with opportunities to work with and study emerging technologies, as well as conceptual and critical approaches to art practice.

Principal faculty include professors Paula Levine and Stephen Wilson.

Information about the CIA is available at: http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~infoarts/

One of the principal professors in the area is taking a sabbatical leave AY 2005-2006. A one year replacement is sought. Possible examples of courses to be taught include: Conceptual Strategies, Robotics & Electronics, Interactive Media, Web Design, Digital Video, Biological Systems, Explorations in Word and Image. Practice and Theory in Emerging Technologies, Director/Lingo Programming, Theory Experiments in Narrative, Telecommunications based Art, Remote and Wireless systems. In addition, particular specialized courses can be adapted in response to the candidate's expertise.

The candidate is expected to have both practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of emerging technologies, cultural theory and contemporary art. The candidate will teach 3 courses each semester.

*MFA or Phd in relevant area
*Knowledge of digital technologies and relevant art theory
*Experience teaching courses in art & new technologies
*Exhibition record of recent artworks exploring art/technology/culture
(** Note the area is searching for candidates whose knowledge and interest go beyond use of new technology merely as presentation format )

Salary level: Because of budget restraints, this position is only funded at the lowest lecturer level 31-36,000/yr (unfortunately with no room to negotiate)

Period of Appointment:
Applications will be accepted for either full year or one semester.

Deadline for Applications: February 15 or until filled

Materials Requested: Mail cover letter (detailing background, interest in the CIA program, and courses that could be taught), curriculum vita, and url (if available). No other documentation is requested at this time. Additional documentation may be requested of candidates advancing to next round.

Mail to:
CIA Sabbatical Position,
Art Department, 1600 Holloway,
San Francisco State University, SF, CA 94132.

CIA Web information available at http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~infoarts