Assistant Professor, Studio Arts, Butler University

Job Category: 
Teaching
Job Types: 
Permanent
Employment Type: 
Full Time
Location: 
National
The Jordan College of Fine Arts at Butler University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in art at the rank of assistant professor.
Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

Duties
Responsibilities will commence at the beginning of the 2009/10 academic year. The successful candidate will teach visual arts courses in the core curriculum and the visual arts program. It is expected that she/he will continue a program of professional engagement (research/creative activities). She/he will also advise and mentor undergraduates and provide appropriate professional service.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong interest in undergraduate education and a specialization in one of the following studio areas: drawing, illustration, graphic design, or animation. Knowledge of digital illustration and/or animation software is strongly desired. Commitment to undergraduate advising/mentoring is essential. An M.F.A. or Ph.D. and college-level teaching experience are required. Further, individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism and individual differences are encouraged to apply. In their applications, candidates should address how they can contribute to diversity.

To Apply: 

For best consideration, apply by November 15, 2008, though review of materials will continue until the goals of the search are realized. Submit a cover letter, c.v., portfolio of your work and your students' work where available (formatted in CD, DVD, URL, etc.), and a list of at least three professional references electronically to sroberso@butler.edu. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee: Steve Roberson @ 317/940-9961 or the e-mail address cited above.
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