Faculty in Art Education, Endowed Professorship
Deadline for applications: January 19, 2015
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Art Education seeks a senior faculty member for an endowed professorship beginning in August 2015. Serving as Associate or Full professor of Art Education with potential to act as Chair of the department, this full-time tenured faculty member will play a key role in guiding a dynamic department committed to active research and excellence in teaching. With historical ties to the Art Institute of Chicago and other vibrant cultural sites across the city, the School has been a leader in developing art and design curricula for over a century.
The distinguished applicant will have the mature experience, well-honed leadership abilities, and expansive knowledge of the art education field necessary to guide a progressive department within an urban school of art and design. The curriculum includes K-12 art licensure, contemporary art and design, social practice, community theory and pedagogy, and museum education studies.
Rank and salary are competitive with peer institutions and are commensurate with quality and output of scholarship, extent of teaching experience, and current professional standing.
About the Department
The Department of Art Education, one of 23 departments at the school, is chaired by a full-time faculty member. Five full-time faculty and 10 part-time faculty offer 25 courses each year to undergraduate and graduate students through three degree programs. Two programs are certified by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE): the Bachelor of Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Art Education (BFAAE) and the 48-credit Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). The 36-hour Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE) is focused on teaching within museums, communities, and alternative or informal settings and has no certification requirements.
SAIC's art education programs prepare students to become exemplary teachers, cultural workers, and practitioners of responsible and innovative art and design education who are committed to shaping socially responsive institutions and vibrant communities. Department faculty cultivate and maintain professional affiliations and successful community programmatic initiatives within the Chicago area; provide innovative leadership in the context of a leading urban art school; model innovative pedagogical practice; and work across the curriculum, demonstrating deep understanding of interdisciplinary practice.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach graduate and/or undergraduate seminars and lecture courses, develop new and refine existing curricula, supervise field work and thesis projects, and advise students seeking degrees in art education. Applicants should demonstrate previous administrative experience and be prepared to accept the role of Chair of the department during their tenure at SAIC. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to professional scholarly and/or creative production; represent the department in local, regional, and national professional forums; and provide service to the department, institution, and community.
Qualifications
Terminal degree required: MFA, EdD, or PhD. The ideal candidate is a seasoned artist-educator and/or scholar, and a productive professional with evidence of: excellence in teaching, especially at the college level; experience with diverse communities; engagement with international contemporary culture, social theory and critical citizenship; and administrative experience. Ideal candidates have a distinguished record of exhibitions and/or publications, innovative art education practice in schools, communities, and/or museum; and a clear commitment to broadening the impact of art and design education.
Application Procedure
By or before Monday, January 19, 2015, please submit an application and required materials at SAICfaculty.slideroom.com. You will be asked to create an account, and then complete the application that is a combination of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. SAIC will underwrite the application fees; you will not be charged to apply for the position. You are encouraged to begin the application well before the deadline, as applicants can save and continue to work on the application until final submission. No late applications are accepted.
Complete the fields for: educational background; current position; and contact information for three professional references.
Please convert all word documents into PDFs. Required files to upload include: cover letter stating interests and qualifications; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; examples of course syllabi; and portfolio of creative work and/or scholarly writing.
