Smith seeks artist-in-residence

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Smith College is seeking an artist-in-residence for each of the next
three academic years. We seek a practicing artist whose work bridges
the arts and technology in innovative ways and who has the ability to
share her/his talents as a teacher and practitioner. The artist will
bring a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to scholarship,
teaching, exploration and creation. We encourage applications from
performing or installation artists in theatre, dance, and/or music;
and visual artists, including those working in film, video, and
sound. We especially encourage artists who practice in
interdisciplinary combinations of the arts and technology and who can
help current faculty develop a vision for this emerging field at
Smith College.

Qualifications:
* A terminal degree in the arts and/or technology.

Responsibilities:
* Develop, coordinate and facilitate activities to promote the
intersection between arts and technology.
* Identify, invite and host for campus visits other guest artists
exploring new directions in the arts and technology.
* Teach half-time (2 courses over the course of the year.)
* Present personal work to local community.

Application Deadline:
* March 15, 2006 (include note on end of search)

Please do not send portfolios at this time.

Smith College is a four-year liberal arts college in Northampton,
Massachusetts. Smith College seeks to attract individuals who are
committed to our mission of providing the highest quality education
to women. Smith participates in a five-college consortium with
Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges, and the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst.

Please send a letter of application, a resume, and three letters of
recommendation to:

Professor Gary Niswonger
Chair, Search Committee
Art Department
Smith College
22 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01063

Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence
through diversity.