DEPARTMENT OF ART
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT -- PRINTMAKING
Position: Assistant Professor, 9 month , tenure track, beginning
August 14 , 1999
Qualifications: MFA with emphasis in printmaking with extensive
knowledge and skill in applying contemporary and traditional printmaking technology
required. Experience with non-toxic printmaking materials is desirable. The
successful candidate must have proven teaching abilities at the college level and must be
able to demonstrate an engagement in creative research. Record of exhibitions in the
printmaking field is required and continued professional creative development is expected.
Responsibilities: To provide leadership and direction in the area of
printmaking. Supervise and maintain the printmaking laboratory; actively participate in
ongoing development of printmaking facilities and curriculum. Teach
lithography, etching, relief and screen printing from introductory through graduate level.
Teaching
assignment includes 18 contact hours per week. Maintain relevant research/creative
activity. Provide service to the department, the university and the community.
Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
Department: The art department is an accredited member of the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) with a full-time faculty and
professional staff of 14 and 4 part-time faculty who serve approximately 225 majors.
Curriculum offerings include: BA in Art, Art History, Interior Design, BFA Art
Education, Studio (ceramics, graphic design/illustration, painting, printmaking and
sculpture). MA Art History, Art Education; MFA in Art (ceramics, painting,
printmaking and sculpture). Each area has at least one
full-time faculty position, with some faculty instructing in more than one area.
Additional information about the department and the University can be found in the
WWW pages http://www.olemiss.edu
Application Procedure: Candidates should submit a letter of
application; current vitae; evidence of teaching effectiveness; official graduate
transcripts; three letters of reference; examples of creative and/or scholarly
activities as appropriate to discipline; reprints of publications and a maximum of 20
labeled slides each of own work and students¹ work; and a statement of teaching
philosophy. Candidates selected for campus interviews will be asked to make a formal
slide presentation. Applicants should include a SASE for return of materials.
Send application materials to:
PROF. RON DALE
CHAIR, SEARCH COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT OF ART
BRYANT HALL
THE UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
TELEPHONE: 601-232-7193
FAX: 601-232-5013
E-MAIL: ardale@olemiss.edu
Closing date: The process of screening applications will begin on March 1, 1999 and
will continue until the position is filled. Interviews at the College Art Conference
with advance appointments.
The University of Mississippi is committed to enhancing multicultural and gender
diversity. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and
encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.
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