Assistant Professor Lecturer - Illustration

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Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Illustration University of Utah / Salt Lake City The Department of Art and Art History at the University of Utah invites applications for a fulltime teaching position in Illustration commencing on July 1st 2024. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have an MFA or equivalent terminal degree and exhibit a contemporary approach to Illustration. Applicants should demonstrate exceptional skills in illustration with a strong professional record of industry experience. Teaching experience beyond graduate school is preferred. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of a unique visual voice a strong application of digital skills rich conceptual thinking and an ability to translate these skills into the classroom environment. Our Program The Illustration emphasis at the University of Utah is a new and rapidly growing program with over 50 students interested in a broad range of topics within the industry. Our curriculum aims to expose students to these many topics and allow them to tailor their work towards their desired career path whether that be editorial publishing concept predevelopment or other avenues. Our courses emphasize process concept experimentation and aim to prepare students for realworld challenges. Our emphasis is uniquely structured in a way where students learn technical skills in courses from the Department of Art & Art Historys various other areas Painting & Drawing Graphic Design Printmaking and then apply those skills in the Illustration core classes. Position Scope The new faculty member will help to broaden build and strengthen the diversity of offerings in the Illustration emphasis as well as develop and teach the Digital Drawing course. This is considered a fulltime teaching nontenure track position. There is a 3/3 course load in a 9month teaching contract that spans the academic year from August 16 to May 15. There are also possible opportunities for overload teaching in the summer semester. Additional teachingrelated duties include building curriculum and assisting with the continued growth and recruitment in the Illustration emphasis as well as Departmental service. The mission of the department is directed towards a diverse inclusive rigorous and responsible environment that reaches across disciplines. Engagement with faculty and students from other College of Fine Arts departments (Film and Media Arts Dance Theatre and Music) is encouraged. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including a section on your artistic practice and a section on how you incorporate diversity into your classroom) teaching philosophy statement CV two course syllabi (upload as Applicant Document Other) contact information for three references a portfolio of 20 examples of the applicants work (upload to: Example of Research 1 and 20 examples of the applicants students work (Example of Research 2. The portfolio should be in PDF format and include titles/short descriptions media size and year created. References will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates after the candidate is notified. Preference will be given to applications submitted by January 16th 2024. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about this position to the chair of the search committee: Michael Hirshon Assistant Professor of Illustration Employer Information The University of Utah a Research1 institution and member of the Association of American Universities is the flagship of the Utah System of Higher Education. It enrolls approximately 25000 undergraduate and 8000 graduate students. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City a metropolitan area of 1.3 million people that offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation with worldclass hiking and multiple ski resorts within minutes from campus and eight national parks within hours of the city. Salt Lake City is home to a major international airport with direct flights to major U.S. cities and international locations such as Amsterdam London Mexico City and Paris. In 2022 the Human Rights Campaign scored Salt Lake City a perfect 100 on its Municipal Equality Index. Diversity Equity and Inclusion The Department of Art & Art History at the University of Utah welcomes candidates who understand the barriers facing historically oppressed groups in higher education (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background) and who can clearly articulate participation in equity and diversity advancement efforts with respect to teaching mentoring research and service towards building an equitable and scholarly environment. Activities promoting equity and inclusion at the University of Utah will be recognized as important university service during the faculty promotion process. The University of Utahs campuswide diversity initiatives contribute to a richer overall campus climate attract academic and professional talent and strengthen the Us ability to educate the next generation of leaders. The University supports campuswide diversity initiatives through The Office for Equity & Diversity School for Cultural and Social Transformation Ethnic Studies Gender Studies Center for Ethnic Student Affairs Womens Resource Center LGBT Resource Center and American Indian Resource Center. utah/diversity. The Universitys centers including the Black Cultural Center American Indian Resource Center the Center for Student Equity & Student Belonging collectively support and advocate for staff students and faculty who connect with Black Native Indigenous and communities of color experiences through research culturallyaffirming education initiatives and service.