Position Number: F25970
Location: Doha, Qatar
Position Begins: August 2010
Review of Applications: Review of applications is ongoing and continues until position is filled.
Position Description:
This 9-month Faculty Position will support the new Painting & Printmaking Program at VCUQatar.
The Painting and Printmaking curriculum is based on the well-respected VCU course of study, including a global sensibility and a focus on teaching methods, techniques and theories, with a historic and contextual reference to the Gulf Region. VCUQatar prides itself on being responsive to the educational, business, cultural and communication needs of Qatar and the Middle East. The students are diverse and are admitted to the University on a competitive basis and into the Painting & Printmaking Major by portfolio and interview. The facilities are state-of-the-art and class sizes are small (typically 12:1 ratio). Faculty teach 15 semester credit loads per year, engage in the development and delivery of significant research, contribute to the function and educational objectives of the Department, serve as academic advisers and provide service to the University, the community in Qatar and the profession.
The successful candidate will be an experienced artist and educator, at the forefront of contemporary art making, with a thorough knowledge of Fine Art and Design Education at the University level.
This Faculty Position will support the creation of a contemporary studio environment for Painting and Printmaking.
Printmaking includes Intaglio, Lithography, Screen Printing and Digital Print Media.
The successful candidate will teach courses consistent with his/her area of expertise which could be in any of the areas of Painting, Drawing and Printmaking that the Program offers.
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of contemporary theory, process and application, with the ability to teach at all levels of the Program.
Each applicant will have an M.F.A. and an established academic career, distinguished by a substantial exhibition record, a record of peer-reviewed publications or comparable research accomplishments.
Applicants are invited to apply with a broad range of expertise in Painting and Printmaking Practices, including those that push the boundaries of the field, particularly those with a demonstrated commitment to professional involvement and exhibitions.
Printmakers should be able to teach a range of Print Media courses, such as Intaglio, Screen Printing, Lithography and/or Computer/Digital Print Media (wide format digital printing and digital laser cutting).
Knowledge of contemporary practices is required.
Experience in University level academic instruction beyond the TA level, is strongly preferred.
Strong collaborative and communication skills are required, as well as strong experience, or potential, for working in a culturally diverse work environment.
Application Process: Qualified applicants who have records of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar, should submit letters of interest, with a Curriculum Vitae, 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work, unofficial transcripts and the names of five references, including email and telephone contact information, to Ryan Ellington (
rfellington@vcu.edu), Human Resources Administrator.
Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit:
http://www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar 
