Instructor in Ceramics and Three-Dimensional Studies

Position Information

Classification Title: Instructor in Ceramics and Three-Dimensional Studies
Working Title: Instructor
Position Number: 991383

Salary: $32,000.00 plus benefits
Work Days And Hours: n/a
FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Date: 10-17-2008
Job Close Date: 05-01-2009
Position Summary: The Department of Visual Arts & Art History at
Florida Atlantic University is accepting applications for the
full-time position of Instructor in Ceramics and Three-Dimensional
Studies.

Minimum Qualifications: MFA in Ceramics from an accredited
institution by August of 2009. Prior teaching experience, evidence of
high quality creative expression and exhibitions record, and
demonstration of an interest in contemporary art and criticism, is
desirable.

Position Description: Instruction at all levels of ceramics,
emphasizing hand building and ceramic sculpture, within the BA and BFA
degree programs as well as supporting the ceramic focus in the MFA
program in Visual Arts. Teach up to four courses per term primarily in
the area of ceramics but also may include sculpture and foundations,
such as three-dimensional design courses.

Must be capable of working in a wide range of aesthetic, conceptual
and technical aspects of ceramics suitable for a broadly based
teaching context. This includes safely operating, managing and
maintaining a teaching facility that includes electric, wood and gas
kilns and a comprehensive clay and glaze materials inventory. The
position requires knowledge of ceramic history and practice suitable
for teaching in a University context.

Additional responsibilities include assistance with studio management
and equipment maintenance; inventory and ordering of supplies; serve
on appropriate departmental committees; supervision of assigned
graduate assistants; coordinating the ceramic artist workshop/lecture
program; participating in mentorship of graduate students who teach in
the program; supporting student recruitment and advising for
undergraduate and graduate programs.

The first year appointment will commence August 10, 2009 and continue
through May 7, 2010. This with a full-time, non-tenure track position
with three to five year contract renewal. A private office/studio with
phone and internet access, as well as access to facilities/equipment,
and support for most materials will be provided. Preference will be
given to applicants who can contribute to a climate that values and
uses diversity in all its forms to enliven and make more inclusive the
mission of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online at
http://jobs.fau.edu/
Application must include:
*letter of application
*curriculum vitae
*maximum of 20 high quality images of your work and 10-15 of your
students' work on CDROM-jpg format [Mac and PC readable] (power
point/slideshow format accepted)
*image checklist
*statement of teaching philosophy and practice
*syllabi for ceramics courses taught
*three letters of referees
*official MFA degree transcript
*one-page research/creative work statement
*SASE if you want materials returned

Send hard copy materials to: Carol Prusa, Chair of the Instructorship
in Ceramics/ Three-Dimensional Design Search, Department of Visual
Arts and Art History, Florida Atlantic University, AH 118, 777 Glades
Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Applications will be accepted up until January 15, 2009.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008. Priority will be
given to those applications. For further information, please contact
Carol Prusa at cprusa@fau.edu

FAU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. A background
check will be required for the candidate selected for this position.
All applicants must complete the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial &
Professional Position Application form available on-line through the
Office of Human Resources.

Position Type: Faculty
Minimum Qualification: Minimum Qualifications: MFA in Ceramics from
an accredited institution by August of 2009. Prior teaching
experience, evidence of high quality creative expression and
exhibitions record, and demonstration of an interest in contemporary
art and criticism, is desirable.
College/Department: Visual Arts and Art History
Campus: Boca Raton

Sewing Project

We are looking for someone interested in a sewing project; we are a manufacture of automotive creepers and mechanic seats. We are located at 309 Hayes St., Delaware, OH what we need is for someone to design and make a sample of a fabric sleeve to fit over one of our products. If interested please call Donna at 740-363-1179 ext. 228, Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

Thank You,
Donna
Whiteside Mfg. Co., Inc.

Two Positions Available: Assistant Professor of Studio Art at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF STUDIO ART (two positions)
School of Art and Design - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Studio Art, with an emphasis on drawing and painting. These positions will begin on August 15, 2009.

QUALIFICATIONS

MFA or equivalent terminal degree is required, 1-3 years of teaching experience beyond graduate instruction required. Applicants should possess a demonstrated record of professional accomplishment, including the production and exhibition of artwork in painting or drawing media. Candidates should be familiar with historical and recent theory and technique pertaining to painting and drawing. Successful candidates will be adept at discussing work in paint or drawing media in relation to other fields, such as printmaking, design or digital media.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will contribute to an innovative curricular program in the School of Art and Design through teaching in Foundations and
Studio Art. The successful candidate will develop introductory
courses, seminars, and studio courses for undergraduate majors and graduate students. Candidates should demonstrate their ability and desire to support and contribute to the overall health of the Studio Arts Division, the School of Art and Design, and the University of Illinois through active research, curricular development, and faculty governance.

APPLICATION

Submit a detailed letter of application, email address, artist's statement, teaching philosophy, CV, sample syllabi, postage-paid envelope for return of materials, and a portfolio of professional and student work in the following format:

Submit one Mac-compatible CD/DVD containing ONLY images in two separate folders labeled as "student work" and "professional work". Place up to 20 digital images in each folder, saved in jpeg format and named using the following convention: "lastname_sw_01.jpg" (for student work) and "lastname_pw_01.jpg" (for professional work). Images should be optimized for screen media (72dpi) and be no larger than 2MB each. Please also provide a corresponding printed image checklist consisting of titles, date, medium, description and small thumbnail for each work included in the portfolio.

Submit all materials to: Associate Professor Kevin Hamilton, Studio Search Committee, School of Art and Design, 408 E. Peabody Dr., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820 USA. Please direct any inquiries to the address above, or to (217) 333-0855 (voice), (217) 244-7688 (fax), or kham@illinois.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 12, 2009. Representatives from the School of Art and Design will attend the College Art Association Annual Conference, February 25-28.

CONTEXT

The Studio Arts at the School of Art and Design include research and instruction in a wide range of media and contexts. Students work toward a B.F.A. or M.F.A. degree in Painting, Sculpture, Crafts, Photography, or New Media. Curricula emphasize development of individual or collaborative projects in preparation for careers in diverse institutional settings. Graduates work in gallery exhibition, university research, education, public service, curatorial work, and performance.

Student and faculty work is supported by staffed labs for traditional and contemporary media, including maintained spaces for digital imaging, audiovisual editing, rapid prototyping, darkroom and digital printing. Bookbinding and printmaking facilities are also available, as are kilns for firing in clay media.

As part of the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois, the School of Art and Design offers ready opportunity for collaborations with the Krannert Art Museum and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and with active departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Dance, Theater, and Music. Faculty scholarship and teaching is also supported on campus by such units as the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, Center for Advanced Study, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the Center for Democracy in a Multiracial Society. Through funding opportunities for research and travel, as well as occasional releases from teaching duties, these organizations contribute to a climate of rigorous production and inquiry.

As a Research I institution, the University of Illinois is strongly international, and recognized for excellence in the Sciences, Engineering, Humanities and the Arts. Supported by the nation's third largest research library and abundant technological resources, Illinois provides a rich environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary ventures. Champaign-Urbana is located in East Central Illinois, within short driving distance to Chicago, Indianapolis and St.Louis.

For more information, please visit http://www.illinois.edu for the University, or http://www.art.uiuc.edu for the School.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.


These positions will hold teaching responsibilities in our BFA and MFA programs, while making their own work toward earning tenure. Faculty here teach five courses a year. They are well-supported toward tenure through research funding for production and travel, and are typically provided with studios and ample access to specialized production facilities. Faculty in Painting, Sculpture, and New Media share teaching responsibilities for the same students at the upper levels. We graduate about 40 BFA's a year in Studio Art, and another five or so MFA's each year. Our school also houses programs in Photography, Metals/Crafts, and Design.

We're located about 2.5 hours' drive from Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, in a place that holds many of the things one hopes for from a university town. Living here is pretty easy for those in education and the arts - housing is relatively cheap, and most any destination is within biking or walking distance. We have a good community of vibrant faculty here, many who moved from the coasts within the last several years and who are hungry to keep conversation and dialogue going.

Needed: Graphic (Indie) Artist for Sweet Local Non-Profit Bicycle Group

Consider Biking, a Columbus-based non-profit, bike-advocacy group is looking for artists who can help design promotional materials advertising several upcoming events. The timeline for the production of these materials is from now (October) until March.

These projects may include:
CD cover art work
Website design
Spokecards
Calendar of events
Flyers
Posters
T-shirt design

These materials will be distributed throughout Columbus and at several events including Earth Day, Bike Art Show, and multiple benefit concerts. Since we are using these materials to raise money for Consider Biking and we have limited budget, unfortunately we cannot promise pay for the designs. However, we will find some way to compensate you for your efforts and we will be forever thankful for your help.

Please contact Jen Duane (cbcompcd@gmail.com) for more information.

Residency Opportunity

Atlantic Center for the Arts has a residency program in all disciplines, w/spaces to work, live and collaborate during three week residencies, for more info, call 800-393-6975 for more info, www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org or email ACA @ program@atlanticcenterforthearts.org

Sculpture Opening: University of Minnesota

We are pleased to announce that the Department of Art at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is conducting a national search for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured nine-month faculty appointment in Art with an emphasis in Sculpture beginning fall semester 2009 (August 31, 2009).

Appointment will be made at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor, depending on qualifications and experience, consistent with collegiate and University of Minnesota policy.

We are seeking an outstanding artist who can also contribute meaningfully to the pedagogical goals and needs of our department and our area. A candidate who is challenging, redefining and furthering the language of contemporary sculpture -- with a cross media practice that includes emerging digital technologies. I am attaching a copy of the job description to this email.

Application and job description for tenure-track assistant professor:
http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=76503

Application and job description for tenured associate professor:
 http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=76509

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer.
For more about the Department of Art and the University of Minnesota, please visit our website: http://art.umn.edu

Teaching Positions Available at Miami University

Assistant/Associate Professor
Department:	Date:
Art	09/30/2008
Responsibilities:
Assistant/Associate Professor to teach and advise in graphic design at the undergraduate level; maintain agenda of creative work/research; participate in committee work, facility supervision and/or administration of program.
Qualifications:
Require: MFA or equivalent by August 2009 (consideration will be given to MFA’s received by December 2009); expertise in graphics and web software on Macintosh platform; professional experience in field of graphic design. For appointment as Associate Professor, require significant teaching experience and professional/creative activities. Desire: Teaching experience; programming knowledge and experience.
Contact Information:
Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, CD of personal/professional work (or web address), student work, if available, and three letters of reference to Peg Faimon, 124 Art Building, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Contact phone number is 513/529-1407. Contact email address is faimonma@muohio.edu. Screening of applications begins November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. https://www.admin.muohio.edu/cfapps/miamijobs/jobsOnLine/positonDetail.cfm?positionNumber=5097 Assistant Professor Department: Date: Art 09/26/2008 Responsibilities: Art: Tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate beginning, intermediate, advanced, and graduate studio courses in, but not limited to, sculpture and 3D foundations; be involved with the graduate program, advise students, serve on departmental committees, be involved with creative work, as evidenced by a continuing, active exhibition record; maintain sculpture facility, foundry and a safe working environment. Qualifications: Require: MFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Sculpture; creative and artistic excellence as evidenced by demonstrated accomplishments in sculpture; active record of exhibitions; evidence of a working proficiency of both traditional and new media sculpture processes, including, but not limited to foundry, welding, wood fabrication, and various mold processes, digital media, 3D modeling, and time-based arts. Desire: Three years teaching experience beyond graduate teaching assistantship. Contact Information: Send letter of interest emphasizing experience with traditional and digital media, curriculum vitae, three letter of recommendation, cd-rom with 20 jpg images of recent work, 20 jpg images of student work, SASE, and statement of teaching philosophy to Dennis Tobin, Department of Art, 124 Art Building, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Contact phone number is 513/529-1505. Screening of applications begins February 9, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the department, visit www.art.muohio.edu. https://www.admin.muohio.edu/cfapps/miamijobs/jobsOnLine/positonDetail.cfm?positionNumber=5084