New Media Art Historian at Ringling College of Art + Design

This is a position at Ringling College of Art and Design. We are seeking someone who can teach art history but is also actively engaged with new media and would like to help us engage new media arts as they emerge in an art historical fashion. If you think you're the colleague for which I've been looking, please submit an application and CV today! The description follows.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will teach the survey course in Euro-Western art history and advanced art history offerings that explore the social and aesthetic concepts, contexts, and implications of emerging forms of media and technology. The teaching load is three courses each semester with opportunities to develop an innovative curriculum that builds interdisciplinary relationships and global perspectives. Active participation on committees, and involvement in other faculty duties as required by the program and college.



Required: Only applicants possessing the following qualifications will be considered:

* Ph.D. degree before the appointment begins.
* Demonstrates collegiality, creative teaching methods, and enthusiasm for teaching at a professional college of art and design
* College teaching experience



Preferred: Preference may be given to candidates who have:

* Experience with the effective use of digital technologies in teaching
* Demonstrated fluency in the language and concepts of new technologies



Application:

Send: 1) letter of application including description of individual strengths; 2) complete CV; 3) statement of teaching philosophy; 4) list of courses taught 5) relevant syllabi; 6) transcript from institution awarding highest degree (may be sent separately); 7) contact information for three current references. Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if they are moved forward for consideration. Finalists for this position will be asked to give a lecture/presentation as part of their campus visit.



Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. To be assured full consideration, applications should be received by February 28, 2008.



Please address applications and inquiries to:

Art History Faculty Search

Dean of Faculty Office

Ringling College of Art and Design

2700 North Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, Florida 34234-5895

e-mail inquiries: [email protected]

phone: 941/359-7537



Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer