The University of Wisconsin Madison Art Department has an opportunity for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Printmaking. We hope you will share this information with those you feel might be interested. Information is included below, in this email. We also invite you to view further information on our website – the link to the printmaking PVL is: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_078479.html
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 78479
Working title: Assistant Professor – Printmaking
Official title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)
Degree and area of specialization: MFA or equivalent relevant experience is required.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in professional practice, and demonstrated excellence and productivity in the field are preferred. A minimum of two years of university or college-level teaching experience beyond graduate teaching assistantships is also preferred. The candidate must demonstrate a proven record of professional involvement and creative accomplishment in the field of printmaking. The successful candidate should be a practicing artist with a distinguished exhibition record, teaching experience at the university or college level, and a strong commitment with enthusiasm towards the future of printmaking practice. A demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of intaglio techniques is essential along with expertise in one or more additional print media and Contemporary Print Theory and Practice. An understanding of digital imaging and experimental printmaking processes is desirable.
Principal duties: This Printmaking Position will involve teaching introductory and advanced classes in intaglio with a secondary concern in other print media and responsible for overseeing the intaglio studio. Candidates must have an excellent working knowledge of Intaglio and the contemporary critical issues that are relevant to the field of printmaking. Consideration will be given to candidates who introduce print
media practices that embrace green technology.
Candidates should also have a diverse background in Contemporary Print Media including: Traditional (Intaglio, Lithography, Screenprint, Relief), Digital Printmaking, Unique Prints, Multiples, and Contemporary Print Theory and Practice. This background will facilitate a new course offering involving a survey of contemporary print media that covers traditional and contemporary
printmaking theory and practice.
The position offers the opportunity to work within a well-established, well equipped, and top ranked printmaking program. The teaching load is three classes per semester and requires the teaching of Intaglio, a secondary print course, and service on MFA and MA committees. The desire and ability to interface with all areas of the Art Department is a significant facet of the position. The successful candidate must meet the teaching, research, and service expectations of the department and university.
Additional Information: Note: SlideRoom will charge a fee of $15.00 to process the application. This fee should be seen as comparable to the materials and the postage required of a hard copy application. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials via SlideRoom, but may alternatively submit hard copy application materials by mail to:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Printmaking Search Committee
C/O John Hitchcock
Department of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison
455 North Park Street, 6241 Humanities Building
Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1490
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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| Appointment type: |
Faculty |
| Department(s): |
EDUC/ART |
| Full time salary rate: |
Minimum $60,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications |
| Appointment percent: |
100% |
| Anticipated begin date: |
AUGUST 25, 2014 |
| Number of positions: |
1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: FEBRUARY 07, 2014
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit application materials to SlideRoom at http://uwmadisonjobs.slideroom.com by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, February 7, 2014.
Application materials must arrive on or before February 7, 2014 in order to be considered.
Applications will be reviewed for possible preliminary interview at the CAA Conference in Chicago in February 12-15, 2014.
Note: Unless confidentiality is reqested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #78479 to
| Lori Mann Carey |
Phone: 608-262-1959 |
| 455 N Park St |
Fax: N/A |
| 6241 George L Mosse Humanities Bld |
Email: lmcarey@education.wisc.edu |
| Madison, WI 53706-1405 |
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