Yale School of Art seeks Associate Dean and Professor in the Practice
As a leading graduate program of visual art in the United States, the Yale School of Art plays a vital role in fostering professional artists and artist educators within the field of contemporary art production and education while addressing art as an essential part of the cognitive, critical, and inquisitive life of the University. The Yale School of Art is primarily an M.F.A. graduate program that nurtures committed studio based practice through ongoing intensive critique. The program is divided into four areas of study - Graphic Design, Painting/Printmaking, Photography and Sculpture.
The Yale School of Art seeks an Associate Dean and Professor in the Practice, non-tenure track, starting July 1, 2018. The initial appointment will be up to 5 years. The Associate Dean serves as a core member of the Yale School of Art leadership team to provide support in carrying out the Dean’s vision by directing and coordinating the School’s initiatives and policies. The Associate Dean works closely with the Dean in strategic planning to develop new programs, refresh curriculum, and assist in shepherding those initiatives through the appropriate approval process.
The Associate Dean conveys the Dean’s vision for the school across its constituents. The successful candidate will liaise between the Dean, the program directors, other members of faculty and work with staff throughout the School to implement the operational, financial, and academic work of the School. The Associate Dean will represent the Dean in her absence at University and School meetings, national and international programs, and to students, alumni, and prospective donors.
The Associate Dean will engage students at a high level on independent projects, publications and exhibitions. The ideal candidate will teach both graduate and undergraduate courses and workshops, participate in critique sessions, serve on School and University committees, and actively contribute to the Yale School of Art community.
The successful candidate must hold an M.F.A., M.A., or doctoral degree in one or more areas of the visual arts as broadly represented at the School, or in a directly related field, and must have at least 5 years teaching experience at the college level or higher and must have 5 years relevant senior experience in academic administration including management, budget, and operations. The successful candidate will have produced a record of scholarship and/or artistic practice that meets Yale’s standard for an appointment as Professor in the Practice, which is reserved for “distinguished practitioners who demonstrate eminence in the field, sustained accomplishment and sustained activity in their area of practice. They will hold national and international reputations for their transformational contributions to their practice, through creative work, professional leadership, publications, or other demonstrations of significant accomplishment.”
To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae including relevant administrative, scholarly/creative, and instructional experience, plus names and contact information of three references at https://apply.interfolio.com/47673 . Review of applications will begin January 29, 2018. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities
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Yale School of Art seeks Tenure-Track Faculty Member in Sculpture
The Yale University School of Art invites applications for an open-ranked tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment in the field of sculpture to begin July 1, 2018. Candidates must hold an MFA or equivalent degree within the specialization of sculpture and directly related fields, must be a working artist with a significant exhibition record, a minimum of 3 years college-level teaching experience and must demonstrate the ability to continue an ongoing, excellent, and dynamic art practice. We seek an applicant with a broad knowledge of contemporary art, the ability to address works across disciplines, and strong leadership skills. The appointee will be expected to continue creative and professional activities while teaching in a demanding academic environment. A fully engaged presence on campus is required as well as a willingness to participate in collectively shaping the future of the School of Art. Rank at the time of hire - as assistant, associate, or (full) professor - will depend on the appointee’s qualifications.
The successful candidate will teach both graduate and undergraduate level courses, advise graduate and undergraduate students, oversee master’s theses, participate in critique sessions, mentor students, serve on School and University committees, and actively contribute to and participate in the School’s vibrant co-curricular programming.
To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae with relevant professional and teaching experience, and names and contact information of three references, a sample syllabus for a sculpture course and 20 images of recent work online at https://apply.interfolio.com/47669 . Review of applications begins January 26, 2018. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
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