DEPARTMENT: Visual Arts/Teacher Education
POSITION TITLE: Associate or Assistant Professor
POSITION IS: Full-time/9 months/Tenure-track
POSTING DATE: October 2, 2007
CLOSING DATE: February 1, 2008 or when the position is filled.
DATE AVAILABLE: August 16, 2008
This is a joint position between the Department of Visual Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences (60%) and the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Education & Allied Professions (40%). It is a nine-month position
Qualifications: A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Art Education and three years of P-12 teaching experience are required. Higher education teaching experience, experience mentoring and supervising student teachers, a history of or potential for published research and/or an exhibition record, as well as other contributions to the field preferred. Commitment to urban and culturally diverse communities and organizations is especially welcome.
Responsibilities include: 1) Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (3/3 annual load); 2) supervising student teachers in field experience; 3) building cooperative relationships with area schools and community-based institutions; 4) advising majors; 5) supervising graduate research; 6) developing the art education program; and 7) coordinating art education adjunct faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain professional scholarship and involvement with local, state and national associations. Standard departmental and university service is expected. Tenure and promotion are administered through the Department of Visual Arts and the College of Arts & Sciences.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and policies of the College and School plus excellent benefits. Start date: August 16, 2008. Preference will be given to applications received by February 1, 2008.
To apply: Send letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation. If available, send published research in hard copy. If available, documentation of studio work may be sent in CD or DVD form. Address materials to:
Art Education Search Committee
Department of Visual Arts
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1690
For further information or questions, call the Department of Visual Arts at 937-229-3237 or email visualartsinfo@udayton.edu.
The Department of Visual Arts educates students in the disciplines of art education, art history, fine arts, photography, and visual communication design. We focus on the development of skills and processes, concepts and contexts, critical thinking, and professional applications. We have an outstanding record of student success in all fields within the visual arts. Visit us at http://artssciences.udayton.edu/VisualArts/.
The Department of Teacher Education offers licenses in several areas, including multi-age licensure in visual arts. These programs are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The SOEAP is involved in several innovative initiatives that afford exciting opportunities for faculty and students. These include the Bombeck Early Learning Center, the Dayton Early College Academy, Teachers for a New Era, and The Learning Network. Visit us at http://soeap.udayton.edu.
The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic university founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists) in 1850, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity.