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| Academic/Administrative Unit: School of the Arts | |
| Department: VCUarts- Qatar | Date Posted: 9/28/2009 |
| Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor | Hire Date: 8/1/2010 |
| Title: Painting & Printmaking Faculty Position Number: F25970 | |
| Deadline: Review Begins 10/30/09 | Type of Search: National |
| Description: This 9-month faculty position will support the new Painting & Printmaking program at VCUQatar. The painting and printmaking curriculum is based on the well-respected VCU course of study including a global sensibility and a focus on teaching methods, techniques and theories with a historic and contextual reference to the Gulf region. VCUQatar prides itself on being responsive to the educational, business, cultural and communication needs of Qatar and the Middle East. The students are diverse and are admitted to the university on a competitive basis and into the Painting & Printmaking major by portfolio and interview. The facilities are state of the art and class sizes are small (typically 12:1 ratio). Faculty teach 15 semester credit loads per year, engage in the development and delivery of significant research, contribute to the function and educational objectives of the department, serve as academic advisers and provide service to the university, the community in Qatar and the profession. The successful candidate will be an experienced artist and educator at the forefront of contemporary art making with a thorough knowledge of fine art and design education at the University level. This faculty position will support the creation of a contemporary studio environment for painting and printmaking. Printmaking includes intaglio, lithography, screen printing and digital print media. The successful candidate will teach courses consistent with his/her area of expertise which could be in any of the areas of painting, drawing and printmaking that the program offers. Other duties as assigned. | |
| Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of contemporary theory; process and application with the ability to teach at all levels of the program. Applicants will have an M.F.A. and an established academic career distinguished by a substantial exhibition record, a record of peer-reviewed publications, or comparable research accomplishments. Applicants are invited to apply with a broad range of expertise in painting and printmaking practices including those that push the boundaries of the field, particularly those with a demonstrated commitment to professional involvement and exhibitions. Printmakers should be able to teach a range of print media to such as intaglio, screen printing, lithography, and/or computer/digital print media (wide format digital printing and digital laser cutting). Knowledge of contemporary practices is required. Experience in University-level academic instruction beyond the TA level strongly preferred. Strong collaborative and communication skills are required as well as strong experience or potential for working in a culturally diverse work environment. | |
| Application Process: Qualified applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit a letter of interest with a curriculum vitae, 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work, unofficial transcripts, and the names of five references including email and telephone contact information to Ryan Ellington (rfellington@vcu.edu), Human Resources Administrator. Only Electronic submissions will be accepted. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar | |
| For Additional Information: Ryan Ellington Phone:(804)827-1993 Fax:(804)827-0683 Web:www.qatar.vcu.edu | |