The School of Art, Architecture + Design (SoAAD) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague for a full time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramics (https://soaad.indiana.edu/academics/areas/ceramics/index.html) to begin in fall 2019.
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SoAAD (https://soaad.indiana.edu/) is dedicated to a faculty composed of diverse scholars and practitioners. The successful candidate will demonstrate the values we try to cultivate in our students: curiosity, interdisciplinary engagement, and research excellence. Applicants are sought whose portfolios reflect significant personal research within the School’s focus on Art, Architecture and Design, and whose teaching will address the broad ranging implications of this intersection in contemporary art. Area of expertise within the field of ceramics with an established knowledge and skill set in a range of traditions and techniques. Other skills desirable could include, but are not limited to the figure, Sculpture, digital fabrication, and/or experimental practice.
We host a BA, BFA and widely recognized Ceramics MFA program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching 5 courses a year, participate in group and individual critiques, assist in maintaining the studio environment, provide service as needed by the area and school, and maintain and pursue professional and academic expertise. Studio space provided when available.
We seek candidates who can provide collegial initiative in a team-based environment. A strong candidate will have demonstrated an ability to work successfully with students, faculty, administration and the community.
Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship campus of IU’s eight campuses statewide. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of our world-class contributions in research and the arts.
The School of Art, Architecture + Design houses fourteen different areas in art, design, and merchandising. This is where art, merchandising, architecture, and design merge to shape the future of creativity from imagination to implementation.
All qualified candidates must have an MFA or equivalent terminal degree by the start date of employment. Two years of teaching experience past the MFA is preferred.
Salary is commensurate with experience. The expected start date for this position is 8/1/2019.
Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application materials (CV, letter of application, teaching philosophy, artist statement (submitted as “Other”), sample syllabus, one PDF containing 20 images of personal work and relevant image list (submitted as “Other 2”), one PDF containing 20 images of student work with relevant image list (submitted as “Other 3”) and names of three references and their contact information. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit applications to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6990.
Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to: Megan Tansley, School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University, 139 Fine Arts Building, 1201 East 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone: 812-856-7448. Email: mtansley@iu.edu
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Submitted by Megan Tansley