The School of Art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Printmaking to start in August 2024. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a standard workload of 40% teaching, 40% research/creative activity, and 20% service.
The School of Art at the University of Arkansas highly values equity, access, diversity, and inclusion in creating, studying, and teaching. We seek faculty who demonstrate an ability to contribute to an inclusive learning and working environment, as well as cultivate a positive and productive studio culture in and out of the classroom. The School of Art is especially interested in applicants whose work aims to broaden the canon, demonstrates a commitment to mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, creates the conditions for classroom experiences that are marked by empathy and mutual respect, and fosters collaboration, community, and open dialogue.
The successful candidate will assist in leading the Printmaking media area while contributing to the strength and energy of the School of Art as a whole. Applicants should possess knowledge of a wide variety of multidisciplinary art-making strategies centering on or intersecting with print and other reproducible media. A strong foundation in printmaking and dedication to expanding the technical and conceptual direction of the discipline is preferred. Our facility accommodates a wide variety of techniques-intaglio, relief, engraving, lithography, screen printing, letterpress, digital printmaking, risograph, bookbinding, and other alternative processes. Applicants should be able to address traditional printmaking practices while possessing expertise in concepts, theory, and methods related to contemporary printmaking. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability and interest in fostering interdisciplinary cross-campus relationships and engage with a vibrant local and regional art community. Beyond their primary role in Printmaking, these positions will also contribute to teaching and service within School of Art's Foundations program, which serves students pursuing degrees in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Art Education.
Duties will include:
* Teaching two courses per semester (Fall and Spring) in Studio Art and/or Foundations.
* Maintaining an active program of research.
* Performing graduate and undergraduate student mentoring and advising, including participation in BFA and MFA reviews, MFA thesis committees, and studio visits.
* Collaborative oversight and operation of the Printmaking area including but not limited to assistance in maintaining facilities, overseeing a safe working environment, curriculum development, departmental reviews, executing a budget, managing supplies and equipment, and supervising graduate assistants.
* Assisting in planning and implementing of new undergraduate and graduate courses.
* Participating in program-level advising, committee work, and other program, school, college and university service.
* Actively contributing to program and school recruitment efforts.
* Being a present and active member of the program, School of Art, and university community.
* Actively contributing to program and school recruitment efforts.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the School of Art:
In 2017, the University of Arkansas was awarded a $120 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation to establish a School of Art in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The gift created the first and only school of art in the state of Arkansas, and is helping to advance art education, design, art history and studio art in the state while providing unparalleled access and opportunity to students. In addition, in 2017, the School of Art also received a $40 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to develop and build a new Studio Art and Graphic Design facility. Most recently, in 2021, the Windgate Foundation gave a $30 million partial challenge grant to develop and build a facility to house a professional gallery, auditorium, the foundations program, as well as idea fabrication and arts entrepreneurship labs. The mission of the School of Art is to develop one of the highest quality educational, research and service programs in the visual arts available nationally. The School of Art is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and includes 54 faculty, 8 staff members, and more than 500 students. There are currently 8 degree options: BFA in Art Education, BFA in Graphic Design, BFA in Studio Art, BA in Art History, BA in Studio Art, MA in Art Education, MFA in Studio Art, and MDES in Communication Design. The MA degree in Art History of the Americas launched this Fall 2023.
Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
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Master of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Studio Art, Printmaking, or terminal degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment
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Teaching experience in higher education (including teaching as a graduate instructor of record)
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Experience employing and/or teaching printmaking techniques
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Experience in (or demonstrated potential for) building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service
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Knowledgeable on the history of printmaking's contribution to the creation of and belief in social identities
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A research record and portfolio of work that demonstrates either promise or active practice in the field
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Ability to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of students, staff, technicians, and faculty
Preferred Qualifications:
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Evidence of a comprehensive knowledge of traditional and contemporary printmaking practices with a demonstrated ability to teach across a broad spectrum of printmaking techniques.
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Evidence of or demonstrated commitment to graduate-level teaching and advising
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Interest or experience in interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and cross-campus collaborations
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Evidence of or demonstrated Interest in contributing to curriculum management and course creation
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Evidence of or demonstrated Interest in creating and implementing visiting artist programming
Additional Information:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by 12/18/2023 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Bethany Springer, at bspringe@uark.edu.
Applicants must submit
- a curriculum vitae with website URL,
- a cover letter/letter of application,
- Two sample syllabi of relevant courses, taught or proposed (submit as one document)
- a statement of research (one page maximum),
- a teaching statement describing the scope of your teaching strategies and contributions to community,
- Include in a single pdf for review 20 images of personal work identified with title, date, medium, and dimensions
- Include in a single pdf for review 20 images of student work identified with date, course, title, and student level, and
- a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Research Philosophy
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Bethany Springer, search committee chair, bspringe@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Other Required Documents:
- A teaching statement describing the scope of your teaching strategies and contributions to community,
- Two sample syllabi of relevant courses, taught or proposed (submit as one document)
- Include in a single pdf for review 20 images of personal work identified with title, date, medium, and dimensions
- Include in a single pdf for review 20 images of student work identified with date, course title, and student level
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
