POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Visiting Assistant Professors (Printmaking) (Variable Time)
School of Art and Design

Position: Variable Time Term Visiting Assistant Professors in Printmaking

Salary: Competitive; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Date: August 16, 2008

Qualifications:  The applicant must have an MFA degree in printmaking with teaching experience at the college level preferred. Experience in managing a print shop is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and the ability to clearly articulate knowledge of contemporary printmaking practices in the visual arts. Knowledge and skill in applying traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques and methodologies as a vehicle for creative inquiry are essential. Experience with digital printmaking applications is necessary. The applicant must be able to demonstrate a commitment to creative research with a significant exhibition record in quality, selective venues and an ongoing agenda of creative activity that promises continued professional achievement. The applicant must be able to communicate effectively and serve as a mentor for graduate and undergraduate print students.

Duties:

1. Teach courses in lithography, etching, relief and/or screen printing at the introductory, advanced and graduate levels.  Additional teaching assignments in drawing, painting, digital art, or foundations are possible based on program need.
2. Mentor and supervise graduate students and teaching assistants in the area of printmaking.
3. Be responsible for the Printmaking budget and program.
4. Be professionally active as an artist and perform university, community, and professional service.

The School: Faculty and graduate students are provided with a private studio. Our printmaking facility is well-equipped for traditional printmaking approaches and the School of Art and Design has excellent facilities for digital and computer-based image making. The printmaking area has a number of high-quality graduate and undergraduate majors. The School of Art and Design offers a BFA degree with specializations in Printmaking, Art Education, Industrial Design, Communication Design, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, and Metals/Blacksmithing; BA degrees in Art History, Art Education, General Studio, and General Design; an MFA degree with specializations in Printmaking, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture/Foundry, Ceramics, Glass, Metals/ Blacksmithing; and a certificate program in Art History.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has an enrollment of over 20,000 students and is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution. The School of Art and Design, which is housed in the College of Liberal Arts, has 25 full-time faculty members, 450 undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190; (703) 437-0700.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2008, or until filled.

Application Procedure: Send letter of application, vita, artist's statement, teaching philosophy, CD with 20 examples each of personal work and student work, and 4 letters of recommendation. Further portfolio material may be requested.  Forward to:

Printmaking Search Committee
c/o Najjar Abdul-Musawwir
School of Art and Design
Mail Code 4301
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1100 S. Normal Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.