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Asst. Prof of Art History (Univ Michigan-Flint)
University of Michigan-Flint Department of Communication and Visual Art Assistant Professor of Art History
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The Department of Communication and Visual Art at the University of Michigan-Flint seeks an Assistant Professor of Art for a tenure track position with a specialization in Art History.
The Position Primary teaching responsibilities are in Art History,
including such courses as Art Appreciation, Contemporary Art, Global Art, and other area specialties. Special consideration will be given to
applicants who can also teach courses in online and web-based modes and can demonstrate knowledge of contemporary art and criticism. Normal teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester. As the sole full-time art historian, the candidate will also oversee adjunct instruction in art history.
The Department
The Department of Communication and Visual Art serves approximately 200 majors. Concentration areas include Ceramics, Drawing/Printmaking, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography/Design, and Sculpture. Plans are now
underway to revise the curriculum and propose a graduate program. The department is located in a new state-of-the art facility. Among the many exciting features of the new facility include smart classrooms, dedicated studio spaces, computer graphic and digital printing labs, plus a close relationship with the campus public television station, WFUM-TV 28. The University Situated on an attractive campus near downtown Flint, the university offers highly competitive salaries and benefits packages. The university also offers excellent support for teaching, conducting
research, and professional growth. The University of Michigan at Flint serves approximately 6,500 students.
Qualifications
PhD in Art History expected at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and excellence in student learning, scholarship and service. Specifically, we seek candidates who enjoy interaction with students and exploring innovative methods of instruction. Likewise, the successful candidate will demonstrate the
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ability to publish in disciplinary-relevant national and international scholarly outlets. Service to the university community and discipline are also important to the department. Consequently, the successful candidate will be active in university and disciplinary service. We are especially interested in candidates who are willing and able to pursue links between the department and relevant community organizations. We also seek candidates who enjoy working in an open, collaborative environment.
Application Send letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching
effectiveness, evidence of research or research potential, and the names and contact information of at least three references to:
Art Historian Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication and Visual Art, University of Michigan-Flint, 4116 W. S. White Bldg., 303 E.
Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502-1950
Deadline First consideration will be given to applications received by February 28, 2005. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The UM-Flint is a non-discriminatory/Affirmative Action employer.
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Reference:
JOB: Asst. Prof of Art History (Univ Michigan-Flint). In: ArtHist.net, Nov 23, 2004 (accessed Feb 27, 2022),
<https://arthist.net/archive/26780>.
