Postdoctoral Associate
6522BR
College of Art and Design
CAD School of Art

Detailed Job Description
The School of Art in the College of Art and Design at RIT welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Associate Teaching position in modern or contemporary art history within a global context, with expertise in technology in relationship to art and design. Engagement with innovative pedagogy is encouraged, and we are especially interested in candidates whose work could foster interdisciplinarity or collaboration with RIT colleagues and/or with communities or organizations across the larger Rochester area. Avenues of teaching interest could engage with different entities on campus such as the Image Permanence Institute, Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, MAGIC Center, as well as other RIT and external resources.

A successful candidate would be expected to:

• Teach courses in art history at the introductory undergraduate, advanced undergraduate, and graduate levels, with a typical teaching load of 3/3
• Develop courses related to the candidate's area(s) of specialty, with an emphasis on courses incorporating global or diverse viewpoints and/or creative and innovative pedagogical approaches
• Engage with other RIT faculty and staff to create new curriculum collaborations.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

This 12-month staff position carries expectations of teaching undergraduate art history courses and developing new curricula exploring a diverse set of perspectives within and external to the western art history corpus. Ph.D. preferred; however, candidates with a doctorate in progress will be considered.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of annual renewal up to three years.


Department/College Description
THE DEPARTMENT:
The School of Art is home to 27 full-time faculty members leading programs in ceramics, expanded forms, furniture design, glass, illustration, medical illustration, metals and jewelry design, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The minor in art history is based in the School of Art. Graduate programs in the School of Art are offered in fine arts studio and art education; the connected School for American Crafts houses graduate programs in glass, furniture design, metals and jewelry design, and ceramics. To learn more about the programs, faculty, and students in SOA, please visit, http://cad.rit.edu/art.

Art history courses taught by School of Art faculty are open to students across RIT, but primarily serve BFA and MFA programs in the College of Art and Design.

THE COLLEGE:
RIT's College of Art and Design is the university's creative hub where art, design, science, and technology intersect in our +200,000 sq. ft. facility. We are a dynamic and professional arts and design community comprised of 2,000 students (UG and Grad), nearly 140 FT faculty, 60 creative staff, and a number of professional part time faculty, all of whom contribute to our college’s ecosystem. The College’s four schools offer programs in Art, Design, Crafts, Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. The College of Art and Design also takes full advantage of RIT’s opportunities in technology, STEM, engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurism programs, as well as our global campuses, https://rit.edu/artdesign.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD (or ABD) in art history, visual studies, or a related field.
• Experience in, and commitment to, teaching at the university level.
• Potential for an active and productive career as a scholar, as demonstrated by engagement with the field, conference presentations, publications, and relevant grants or awards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Preferred Qualifications


Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band:

Required Application Documents


How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, go to http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Search openings, then Keyword Search 6522BR. Please submit your online application; current curriculum vitae; cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, and upload the following attachments:

• Brief teaching philosophy
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three professional references, indicating how you are acquainted
• Contribution to Diversity Statement

You can contact Sarah Thompson, the search committee chair, with questions on the position at: setfaa@rit.edu.

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2022 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/

Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov





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