The School of Art in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks an exceptional Intermedia artist/practitioner/theorist who engages with the public sphere to fill a full-time tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall 2011. The School of Art benefits from its presence within the Herberger Institute (which encompasses the Schools of Arts, Media + Engineering, Architecture + Landscape Architecture, Music, Theatre and Film, Dance, and the ASU Art Museum) as well as within ASU, one of the largest public research universities in the United States and a leader in educational innovation. Located in one of the most expansive metropolitan centers in the United States, and situated in the Sonoran desert, the school supports a broad range of art practice and inquiry. Programs within the School of Art lead to degrees of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History or Museum Studies, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Education or Art (with concentrations in a broad number of media), Master of Arts (MA) in Art History or Art Education, and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Art. In addition, the school participates in the Doctor of Philosophy programs in Design, Environment, and the Arts and Art Education housed within the Herberger Institute and the Mary Lou Fulton Teacher's College. With several nationally ranked programs and one of the largest comprehensive art programs in a public research university in the United States. The School of Art plays a prominent role within the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU and is located on the Tempe campus. The successful candidate is expected to actively participate in the MFA and BFA degree programs and it is desirable that she/he can participate in a multidisciplinary PhD program. It is desired that applicants have research interests and experience in the Intermedia field and publicly situated practices. This candidate is a dynamic, cross-disciplinary colleague with outstanding conceptual and critical thinking skills as well as a firm understanding of grant writing, public art commissions, and interface with community and/or audience. The successful candidate should be able to engage students and audiences in Intermedia, the School of Art, the university, as well as the local, national, and global community. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching with the ability to formulate interdisciplinary curricula and course offerings on both undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching studio courses, lecture/seminar courses, mentor graduate student thesis projects, and pursue a creative research agenda in one or more of the following areas:
-- Relational aesthetics/social sculpture -- Tactical Media -- Site-specific public art -- Networked and social media practice -- Collective and collaborative strategies *Required Qualifications: *Master of Fine Arts degree, or equivalent terminal degree, and strong evidence of professional activity in the field. *Desired Qualifications: *PhD in Art Practice or related field. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and/or scholarship appropriate to rank. Demonstrated potential to achieve national or international recognition in research and/or scholarship. *Instructions to Apply: * Please submit a letter of interest, addressing creative research, teaching and work experience. Include curriculum vita, evidence of both teaching and creative work in the form of a digital PDF portfolio, and three letters of references with contact information to: Chair, School of Art Search Committee, Intermedia c/o Natalie Pinkelman, Specialist to the Director School of Art, PO Box 871505 Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287-1505 Applications by facsimile or e-mail will be considered. *Application Deadline: * Review of applications will begin January 20, 2011; if not filled, then weekly thereafter until the search is closed. *Background Check Statement: * ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. For information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, please visit our website: http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/. Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants with international and intercultural backgrounds are strongly urged to apply --
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