The School of the Art Institute of Chicago seeks
exceptional artists for one or more full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty
at all ranks to teach graduate and undergraduate programs in the Department of
Painting and Drawing, to begin August 2013. Rank and salary are competitive
with peer institutions, and are commensurate with quality of practice or
scholarship, extent of teaching experience, and current professional standing.
Responsibilities
Full-time faculty teach undergraduate and
graduate-level classes within the Department of Painting and Drawing, and work
with MFA graduate students on a tutorial basis. The ideal candidates may also
teach in collaboration with other relevant departments within the context of an
interdisciplinary art school. Faculty are expected to maintain active
professional practices and also participate in departmental and school-wide
committees and service.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an MFA or equivalent, a
minimum of two years teaching experience or its equivalent, and a significant
record of exhibitions and related professional activities. Artists who are painters or whose
practice includes painting, drawing and related interdisciplinary approaches
are encouraged to apply.
Other qualifications include knowledge of
contemporary critical and theoretical issues. Leadership skills, a strong
commitment to teaching, and participation in departmental development are
expected.
The ability to communicate with students on
multiple levels, both graduate and undergraduate, will be essential, as well as
interest in participating in an ongoing conversation about the evolution and
future of the discipline and department.
Application Procedure
By Monday, January 7, 2013 please submit an
application at saicfaculty.slideroom.com. You will be asked to create an
account, then complete the application which is a combination of fill-in fields
and uploaded documents. Complete the fields for: contact information,
educational background, and three professional references. Required files to
upload include: a cover letter stating your interests and qualifications;
résumé; artist statement; a statement of teaching philosophy; sample syllabus;
and portfolio of professional work or other documents as appropriate.