Savannah College of Art and Design, Art History
Professor of Art History: Contemporary
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Georgia, United States |
Position: | Full Professor |
The SCAD art history department has the largest group of full-time faculty devoted to art history in the U.S., and includes 31 professors specializing in topics ranging from the ancient world to contemporary art. SCAD professors continually share research with colleagues in the discipline and are award-winning practicing artists and designers. The department is an institutional member of the American Academy in Rome; the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum; Computers and the History of Art; Rhizome; the American Alliance of Museums; and a member of the managing committee of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.
Join SCAD Savannah as a full-time professor of contemporary art history. In this role, you will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate core curriculum and develop and teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization including visual culture, new media, photography and film.
This position requires the ability to motivate students to think creatively and critically; work with students and faculty of diverse backgrounds; and demonstrated enthusiasm for working with a variety of learning styles at a leading arts university.
You should have leadership experience and demonstrated classroom success. A background in museum studies or curatorial experience is a plus as it will enable you to take full advantage of the premier exhibitions and collections at the world-class SCAD Museum of Art.
This is your chance to work with talented students within the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, a walkable, bikeable coastal city that provides a living laboratory for the study of art and design.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in art history or a related field
- College-level teaching experience
- Specialty in the intersection of art, media and technology preferred
- Leadership and experience in museum studies or curatorship preferred
- Experience with study devoted to visual culture, new media, photography and film preferred
For complete submission requirements, please visit our website using the URL listed and follow application instructions.
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees at distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers degrees in more than 40 majors, as well as minors in more than 60 disciplines, in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Hong Kong; in Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD eLearning.
SCAD has more than 29,000 alumni and offers an exceptional education and unparalleled career preparation. The diverse student body, consisting of nearly 12,000 students, comes from 49 U.S. states and more than 100 countries worldwide. Each student is nurtured and motivated by a faculty of more than 650 professors with extraordinary academic credentials and valuable professional experience. These professors emphasize learning through individual attention in an inspiring university environment. SCAD’s innovative curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources, and has garnered acclaim from respected organizations and publications, including 3D World, American Institute of Architects, Businessweek, DesignIntelligence, U.S. News & World Report and the Los Angeles Times.
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Note: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, cover letter, and resume or CV are required. If you have difficulties in uploading your documentation, please email scadfaculty@scad.edu. |
Website: | http://scadjobs.scad.edu/postings/8986 |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | Contemporary History |
Posting Date: | 12/18/2014 |
Closing Date | 03/18/2015 |