Professor of Installation/Community Arts at Temple University

Posted by on November 4, 2005

Tyler School of Art, Temple University

Faculty Position: Professor, Installation/Community Arts
Art and Art Education Department
Application Due: 12/15/05 or until position filled
Type: Professor in Community Arts

The Art/Art Education Department of Tyler School of Art is seeking a Professor in Installation/Community Arts. We seek candidates who have a studio practice that engages issues of community arts and an internationally significant exhibition record. Faculty will promote efforts to provide cross-disciplinary community arts experiences for art students and will explore sites for arts installations and non-traditional arts projects on Temple’s campus and in the surrounding community.

The faculty of the department of Art and Art Education is dedicated to research, teaching excellence, and its mission to serve a diverse population. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of our undergraduate program of BA/BS students. Faculty will teach at least four courses per year in Community Arts and upper level studio courses. Other responsibilities may include serving on MFA committees, participating in projects, grant development for community arts, and other service to the department and the school.

Requirements:

Candidates must have an MFA or equivalent, an internationally significant exhibition record, a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, and an ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, and administrators.

Applicants should submit: a letter of application, signed and dated curriculum vitae, documentation of recent work, a self addressed stamped envelope if first three items are to be returned, and three reference letters with compete contact information (phone and email). FINALISTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUBMIT COURSE EVALUATIONS FOR COURSES TAUGHT AND OFFICIAL DEGREE TRANSCRIPTS. Temple University/Tyler School of Art is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people of color are encouraged to apply. Candidate must possess the legal right to work in the United States.

Apply to:
Dean Keith Morrison
Tyler School of Art
7725 Penrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027