[Jobs] art and technology

[jeremy hunsinger]

The Department of Art and Technology Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago seeks exceptional applicants for two positions beginning in August 2011: a full-time tenured, senior faculty position to immediately serve as department chair; and a full-time tenure-track faculty position. Rank and salary are competitive with peer institutions, and are commensurate with quality of scholarship or practice, extent of teaching experience, and current professional standing.

The Art and Technology Studies Department (ATS) is chaired by a full-time faculty member with 5 full-time faculty and 15 part-time faculty who offer 60 courses each year with average enrollments of 10 to 15 students per course, and who work with 20 dedicated MFA students through individual tutorial sessions.

The department seeks artists who work directly with code-based and generative practices that inform any of the department's primary arenas of curricular focus: DIY and community based art, kinetics and electronics, interactive and responsive art, performance and experimental audio, experimental visualization and object-making, and conceptually driven interventions into gaming, telecommunications, and other technology-centered practices. It is important that candidates demonstrate their integration of a skills base with a strong conceptual and historical grasp of contemporary issues in the intersecting worlds of art, science, technology and new media.
Given its position in an art school with a transdisciplinary focus, the Department of Art and Technology Studies is committed to alternative forms and practices that emphasize innovation with code, software, hardware and various forms of technology. We recognize that current artistic practices combine media within several modes of exhibition; including but not limited to theaters, galleries, museums, festivals, podcasts, web sites, and workshops.

Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach both theory and practice; to participate in curricular initiatives and strategic planning; and to advise undergraduate and graduate students in a fine arts context.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is committed to teaching studio courses from the foundations level to the graduate level, capable of creating a critical and inventive environment in the classroom. Applicants should be familiar with various methods of production in the fieldâ??and some level of proficiency in computer programming would be highly regarded by the committee. A minimum of three years teaching experience at the college level is preferred.

Application Procedure:
By Monday, January 10, 2011 please submit an application athttp://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: a cover letter stating your interests and qualifications; résumé; artist statement; a statement of teaching philosophy; and contact information for three professional references. Required files to upload include: sample syllabi for an undergraduate studio course; and portfolio/support materials or other documents as appropriate.
Questions regarding the School and its open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be emailed to saicteach at saic.edu. Please consult http://www.saic.edu for information on the School and its programs, or http://www.saic.edu/about/jobs/faculty for postings of open positions and application procedures.

About SAIC: A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to 3,000 students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, the School is one of the largest private schools of art and design in the country with programs reflecting current practices in art. SAIC's educational philosophy is built upon a transdisciplinary approach to art and design that provides unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical abilities. Renowned faculty are leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing. Numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances.

The School currently enrolls 3,000 students in 15 studio departments and 8 academic departments. There are 150 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty and visiting artists, and 500 adjunct and part-time faculty supported by 300 staff.

Degree tracks include the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio; BFA with Emphasis in Art Education, Art History, or Writing; BA and MA in Visual and Critical Studies; BIA (Interior Architecture); Master of Architecture; Master of Design in Designed Objects or Fashion, Body and Garment; Master of Fine Arts in Studio or Writing; Master of Art degrees in Arts Administration; Art Education; Art History, Theory, and Criticism; Art Therapy; New Arts Journalism; Teaching; and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation.

EOE: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is committed to creating a diverse community of faculty and students, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of their qualifications for the position without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, marital status, parental status, military or formal military status, and any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.







jeremy hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Virginia Tech

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