Job Opportunities

Painting/2D; Open Rank
Full-time tenure track / open rank position in Painting/2D for September 1, 2007, or thereafter. The successful candidate will teach courses in painting and drawing at introductory and advanced levels, Visual Language (Introductory core course), participate in curriculum development, academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of media, technological/equipment development, and committee work. An MFA, or equivalent professional experience is necessary, as are a deep commitment to one's own art work and a substantial exhibition record. Must have two years experience teaching at the college level with the interest and ability to communicate both within one's specific disciplinary area as well as across a range of media practice. We seek experienced and diverse applicants whose intellectual and creative interests are bridge-building within the context of an intense and rigorous liberal arts college.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only hard copies of application materials will be accepted. Electronic submissions will not be acknowledged. Please do not send your materials in a binder or a folder - it will not be returned to you.

Send a letter of application explaining philosophy of teaching painting and two-dimensional media, curriculum vitae, references, and examples of art work on CD to:

Painting Search Committee, Department of Visual Arts
The University of Chicago
6016 S. Ingleside, Chicago, IL, 60637

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted by Alsion on Sept. 5, 2007