Tenure Track Faculty Position in Interdisciplinary Media Arts

The Interdisciplinary Arts Department of <B>Columbia College Chicago</b> invites applications for a full-time, tenure track, graduate faculty appointment in Digital Media Arts. Interdisciplinary Arts is a graduate only department that offers three degrees: an MA in Interdisciplinary Arts, an MFA in Book and Paper Arts, and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Media.

The Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts and Media is a cutting edge graduate program that provides a balance of studio practice with critical and theoretical dialogue. Throughout the experience, students are encouraged to explore new lines of investigation in their field, and to assess their work in a contemporary context, while maintaining a commitment to art making. The MFA in Arts and Media is structured around four areas of media art: narrative, interactive, sculptural, and performative.

Qualifications include an MFA in digital media or a related area. Knowledge and facility across a range of media with a strong interest in one or more of the following areas is preferred: physical computing, interactive media, installation, or performance. A strong exhibition record with national exposure, experience with curriculum development, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, experience teaching graduate students, and a track record of thinking and working broadly within the media arts is required.

If you're interested, please send a cover letter, CV, artist's statement, samples of personal artwork, list of courses taught, and the names of three references to:

<center><B>Michelle Citron, Chair, Interdisciplinary Arts Department
Columbia College Chicago
624 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
Questions should be directed to: Michelle Citron <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a>
Application deadline is January 15, 2008.</center></b>

Columbia College Chicago encourages female, GLBT, disabled, international and minority classified individuals to apply for all positions. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. No phone calls, please.