Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Art-Foundation

Description
The Department of Art and Art History at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a full-time assistant professor, tenure-track appointment in Foundation with particular emphasis on Two-Dimensional Design and at least one of the following areas: Visual Culture Studies (highly desirable), 3-D Design, 4-D Design, or Printmaking beginning academic year 2016-2017.

The Department seeks an inspiring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic artist committed to the Foundation experience as an essential component of an undergraduate education. The successful candidate will have an MFA or PhD degree, three years of college-level teaching experience that includes foundation courses (beyond graduate TA), an active professional and exhibition record, and strong communication skills. The candidate should also have knowledge of current studio practices in the visual arts, including historical and contemporary concepts, criticism, and techniques. Responsibilities will include oversight and leadership of the Foundation area in the Department’s Visual Art Program, which consists of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Lens Based Arts concentrations, as well as Art Education.

Minimum Qualifications

1. MFA or PhD in Visual Arts from an accredited institution completed by the date of appointment.
2. Solid foundation in two-dimensional design, digital media as it relates to fine art, contemporary visual communication, and critical theory.
3. Expertise in graphic software and digital printing technology relevant to the foundation experience; knowledge of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premier, HTML and SketchUp are desirable.
4. Active professional practice and exhibition record commensurate with a highly competitive comprehensive college.
5. Proven record as an excellent teacher with three years of college teaching beyond the graduate assistant level.
6. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills and demonstrated ability in curriculum development.
 
The Department of Art & Art History and The College of New Jersey

The Department of Art & Art History is committed to providing programs of study that develop a high level of conceptual and technical ability and an understanding of digital media and fine arts methods. The College offers resources beyond the studio for a broader education in the art and a balance between a demanding course of professional studio study and a liberal arts education. TCNJ is a highly selective public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. The College emphasizes the undergraduate residential experience and offers targeted graduate programs. The College’s seven schools offer degrees to nearly 7,000 students. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, TCNJ seeks to enroll approximately 1,375 entering, full-time freshmen each fall, 95 percent of whom live on campus. To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Application Submission & Contact Information

• Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, 20 examples of your own creative work, 20 examples of your students’ work, and the names and contact information of 5 references. Only complete, electronic submissions through Slideroom will be considered. Please do not send additional materials (syllabi, publications, teaching evaluations, etc.) unless requested.

• We accept applications through Slideroom https://tcnj.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/27958/iB2YX3jLaD from October 12 until December 1, 2015 (11:59 p.m. EST). Please direct further inquiries to Prof. Chung Chak, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

• Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.