Assistant Professor, Printmaking
- Employer
- The George Washington University
- Location
- Washington, DC
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- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Studio Arts Program within the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University invites applications for a full-time, renewable contract (3-year appointments), Assistant Professor of Printmaking. The appointment begins as early as August 1, 2019
The successful candidate will teach within the foundations, printmaking, and a minimum of one other studio area of the Corcoran and play a leading role in developing and implementing the corresponding curriculum. Together with key faculty, the successful candidate for this position will further develop and implement new course content and represent the program to internal and external constituents.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Specific Duties and Responsibilities
•Teaching courses in printmaking and other media, including foundations, to be determined in consultation with the Director of the Corcoran
•Demonstrate commitment to a creative practice that connects printmaking to contemporary art and culture
•Developing a creative research agenda consistent with Corcoran and CCAS criteria, incorporating research, teaching and service
•Curriculum and program development and assessment in collaboration with fellow faculty
•University and departmental service
•Student advising and community service/engagement
•Developing collaborations and/or partnerships with faculty across the Corcoran and the broader GWU community, and finally, initiating strategic partnerships with industry, government, and/or diverse community organizations
•An MFA in Printmaking or related discipline
•Minimum two years successful university-level teaching experience beyond the teaching assistantship
•A nationally established and active professional art practice
•Knowledge of contemporary issues and practices in printmaking and contemporary art
•Broad-based expertise in modern and contemporary issues in art
•Knowledge of current technologies relative to printmaking, instruction, and administrative tasks
•Excellent writing and communication skills
About the Institution
Located in the heart of Washington DC, the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is a vibrant educational community dedicated to educating the next generation of cultural leaders through diverse fields from Museum Studies to Graphic Design to Photography and beyond.
Part of the George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design offers over 20 undergraduate and graduate degrees and functions as an incubator for artists, designers and scholars and with a wide variety of classes, serves to enrich students from across the university. Recognizing that the challenges that society faces are diverse, requiring different modes of thought, the Corcoran provides a platform for engagement that bridges creativity and professional practice with the breadth and depth of the larger liberal arts education.
The Corcoran School embodies and exemplifies what Columbian College has defined as the Engaged Liberal Arts, which strives to link disparate fields and better prepare our graduates for rich, multidimensional careers in the 21st century.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please complete online faculty application. An application must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, document with a link to a portfolio/relevant research, names and contact information for three references, and a statement of teaching and research interest.
Review of applications will begin on February 8, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application will be considered. Finalist will be invited to make an on-campus presentation to the full faculty of the Corcoran, after which point a committee recommendation will be shared and a vote taken.
Department Link: https://corcoran.gwu.edu Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/63607 Applicant Documents Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Other Documents Refer to Special Instructions to Applicants
- Statement of Teaching and Research Interest
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have an MFA in Printmaking or related discipline?
- Yes
- No (disqualifying)
- * Do you have a minimum two years successful university-level teaching experience beyond the teaching assistantship?
- Yes
- No (disqualifying)
- * Do you have a nationally established and active professional art practice?
- Yes
- No (disqualifying)
- * Can you demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues and practices in printmaking and contemporary art?
- Yes
- No (disqualifying)
- * Can you demonstrate a broad-based expertise in modern and contemporary issues in art?
- Yes
- No (disqualifying)
- * Can you demonstrate knowledge of current technologies relative to printmaking, instruction, and administrative tasks?
- Yes
- No (disqualifying)
- * Can you provide evidence of your excellent writing and communication skills?
- Yes
- No (disqualifying)
Organization
George Washington University is a top nationally recognized institution and is currently the largest employer of higher education in the District of Columbia with students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Our community is as diverse as the many backgrounds and occupations we represent. Enrichment, opportunities, and work/life balance are just some of the rewards of joining our learning community. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
The George Washington University is a dynamic institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C. As the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital, GW is able to draw upon a rich array of resources to enhance its educational endeavors and generate creative energy. Through its diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the university contributes talent and knowledge to improve the DC area and the world.
Located four blocks from the White House, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. The university offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs.
The George Washington University dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. We value a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas. A diverse population of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states, D.C, and more than 130 countries enroll at GW each year.
To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the university provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, GW offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in D.C., the nation, and abroad. The university acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and the professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves.
What Makes GW a Great Place to Work
Working at GW is an experience that allows each individual an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Our community includes individuals of diverse and unique backgrounds whose individual contributions build the momentum to make GW a great university and indeed, a great place to work. As a top employer, we want to do all we can to attract the best people who connect to our mission of excellent teaching, research, and community engagement. Those who are here are “Proud to be GW.”
GW is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare plans such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance as well as retirement and tuition programs. Free wellness programs include exercise classes, walking clubs, smoking cessation benefits, free flu vaccinations, GW’s Healthy Pregnancy Program, a faculty and staff summer softball league, and much more.
- Website
- https://www.gwu.jobs/
- Telephone
- 202-994-8500
- Location
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2013 H Street
Washington
DC
20006
United States
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