ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS/NEW MEDIA
The Department of Art at Kansas State University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track position in Digital Arts to begin August 2012. We seek an exceptional artist and educator who will join our team of vibrant, creative professionals in studio art, art history and graphic design.
FACULTY OPENING: Digital Foundations/New Media
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor, tenure track, nine month (academic year) in
the Foundations Area with emphasis in Digital Arts/New Media, Department of Art at Kansas
State University.
STARTING DATE: August 2012
QUALIFICATIONS:
Necessary Qualifications: MFA in visual arts. Candidates should have the ability to teach Adobe Creative Suite and other New Media tools and a thorough knowledge of contemporary issues in time-based new media and the broader field of art; an exhibition record reflecting a commitment to research.
Preferred Qualifications: evidence of quality teaching at the university level; commitment to sustained investigation of intellectual issues in contemporary art, primary artistic research in digital, time-based art forms; good writing and speaking skills; a clear vision for the future of and a willingness to promote the Kansas State University art program; knowledge and ability to contribute with maintenance of digital facility.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We seek a candidate who is an outstanding artist and an enthusiastic educator, with a strong desire to enhance the program and to foster excellence in our students and has the ability to teach all levels in their area of expertise. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, program/curriculum planning and development, and must value working with diverse student populations and cultural perspectives in teaching and research.
The K-State Department of Art confers both BFA and MFA degrees. The new faculty member’s responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Teaching load is currently 5 courses per academic year, teaching digital foundations courses introducing software and tools, which serves as part of the core curriculum for all art majors. Additional courses with expertise in time-based digital media, new interactive technologies for studio applications, including but not limited to: multimedia, installation, web design, and video/other time-based media. Participation in the MFA graduate program is also required and could include a potential graduate studio and seminar course. Engagement in rigorous personal, creative research and a strong exhibition record and thorough knowledge of contemporary art issues and concepts required.
As K-State is an international Carnegie 1 high-level research university, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, a high level of creative research accomplishment, teaching excellence, and professional development, as well as participation in departmental and university service. Teaching summer school under separate contract is possible.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Send, via e-mail:
1. In Word or PDF format, a one-page letter of application, current vita, names of three professional references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses, and a one-page artist statement.
2. In PDF format send 20 images of your own work and 20 images of students’ work, combined in one PDF. Please include your FIRST AND LAST NAME on each Word and PDF FILE NAME.
3. All candidates must complete a required questionnaire as part of the application process. Please go to http://art.ksu.edu/people/jobs/assistant-professor-digital-foundations-new-media and include the completed questionnaire, as a Word document, with e-mailed application. Digital Foundation / New Media Questionnaire
4. Optional. Video, moving image or audio works should be no more than 5 minutes long, and should be submitted as “unlisted” YouTube video links. Please list links on a Word or PDF document and submit with the other application materials. More information about how to create an unlisted video please visit: http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?answer=181547
Send all materials to rlonborg@ksu.edu on behalf of the Search Committee. Please include “Digital Foundations/New Media Search” in the subject line. Screening of applications will begin January 2, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.
Visit our website at http://art.ksu.edu/ for more information about the Department of Art. KSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check is required.
