Assistant Professor of Practice in Art (Art History) - up to 2 positions to be filled
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- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- College of Arts & Media
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- Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor of Practice in Art (Art History) - up to 2 positions to be filled
Requisition:202100158F
Rank:Assistant Professor of Practice
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:College of Arts & Media
Department:Dept of Art
Open Date:11/19/2021
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29372
Contact Name:Britney Ketkoski
Title:Assistant to the Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of Art
Box 2089
Huntsville, TX 77341
936-294-1315
Contact Email:brv001@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The Art Department of Sam Houston State University invites applicants for full-time Assistant Professors of Practice to teach Art History beginning Fall 2022.
We are seeking up to two generalists with the ability to teach art history surveys and other art history courses both face to face and through online platforms. The appointment requires teaching 4 courses per semester in Survey I, Survey II and another area that may include the History of Mexican Art, Modern Art before 1945, Art after 1945, the History of Design, History of Photography, or the History of Animation, Museum and Gallery Practices, or other topics in Contemporary Art. The teaching load is four courses per semester and is a combination of face to face lectures and online teaching through Blackboard. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to attend monthly department faculty meetings and serve on departmental committees.
Candidates must have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Art History. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Art History.
Experience Required for the Position:Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required. Demonstrated potential for peer reviewed research activities is preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position:The Department of Art www.shsu.edu/art has about 550 undergraduate majors in Graphic Design, Studio Art, Photography, and Animation and offers an MFA in Art and Social Practice.
Special Instructions Summary:Applicants should submit the following in PDF:
• cover letter
• a detailed CV
• statement of teaching philosophy
• samples of syllabi from courses taught
• statement of research
• names and contact information of three references
• samples of publications or dissertation chapters.
Review of materials will begin on January 18, 2022, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
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EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
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- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
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