Lawrence University Job Postings

Lawrence University needs an instructor to teach ART 110: Introduction to Drawing and ART 100: Introduction to Studio Art, our foundations courses, WINTER and SPRING terms 2009 (see below). Do you know of any qualified candidates in the region, perhaps a recent MFA, who might be interested in teaching these courses? Please feel free to forward this email to them or have them contact our studio art coordinator Rob Neilson .

To apply, please snail mail a letter of application highlighting experience related to teaching college-level foundations courses, CV, list of 3 references, 20 JPEGs of personal work on a CD, artist statement and SASE to:

Rob Neilson, Studio Art Coordinator
Department of Art and Art History
Lawrence University
P.O. Box 599
Appleton, WI 54912-0599

Application package must be received by October 24, 2008. For more information on Lawrence University see:

ART 110: Introduction to Drawing
An introduction to drawing, emphasizing the development of the observational and critical thinking skills important to art-making. Class work is based on exercises that strengthen visual research capabilities, drawing abilities, and mark-making techniques with a variety of tools. Assigned projects address fundamental technical and conceptual problems suggested by historical and contemporary artistic practice. Lectures, readings, discussions, guest speakers, field trips, and critiques explore elements of concept and design pertinent to drawing as a medium. Limit: 20 students. 6 units. WINTER TERM 2009: Tues & Thur 1-4:30 (January 6-March 20, 2009)

ART 100: Introduction to Studio Art
An introduction to studio art and the fundamental principles of design. Projects, lectures, readings, class discussions, and critiques examine elements of two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and time-based design. Historic and contemporary approaches are considered as well as the evolution of technology and the continuum of visual expression. Emphasis is placed on developing the practical and critical thinking skills required in art-making. Limit: 20 students. 6 units. SPRING TERM 2009: Tues & Thur 1-4:30 (March 31-June 11, 2009)