School of Art Architecture and Design at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach all levels of undergraduate and graduate fibers. The position is an annual appointment renewable up to two years based on performance, funding and programmatic needs with the Dean’s approval. Teaching responsibilities include introductory textiles/fibers courses, media-specific advanced undergraduate-level courses, and undergraduate and graduate studios, seminars, and critiques. The position begins August 2019.
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: to be curious, collaborative, and adaptable in a global art world. Applicants are sought whose portfolios and research span studio art and design, and whose teaching will address the broad ranging implications of this intersection in contemporary art.
Responsibilities include teaching courses during the academic year, participating in BFA and MFA critiques, conducting studio visits, assisting in upkeep of the fibers studio, providing 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.
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
Two years of teaching experience past the MFA is preferred.
Competitive salary and start-up package commensurate with qualifications.
Review of applications will begin on April 24th, 2019, 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/7631
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
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.
