Painting & Drawing Assistant Professor - Baton Rouge, United States - Louisiana State University

Description

Job Posting Title:
Painting & Drawing Assistant Professor

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
LSUAM AD - School of Art (Rod Parker Inherited))

Work Location:
Barnes Ogden Art & Design Complex

Pay Grade:
Academic

Job Description:
The School of Art at LSU invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of Painting & Drawing.

We seek applicants who demonstrate a clear commitment to painting in the 21st century, possessing a broad knowledge of the field (material, technique, form, and content), have the ability to engage our students with contemporary, historical, and conceptual issues and teach various approaches to painting and drawing from perceptual to conceptual.

Familiarity with contemporary art and design discourse, along with the potential for exceptional research, excellence in teaching, and active creative practice are necessary. Candidates will teach both beginning and advanced undergraduate, as well as, graduate courses and seminars.

The School of Art is committed to building an intellectually vibrant, culturally inclusive, and academically diverse community of exceptional faculty. Applicants must have received their MFA or PhD (earned by August 1, 2024).

Job Responsibilities

Teaching (50%) -- Teach relevant courses for the School of Art in undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
Research (35%) -- Research and scholarly activity
Service (15%) -- Other contributions to the department, the university, the academic profession, or the broader community that support the primary missions of scholarship and teaching.
Minimum Qualifications

Masters in Fine Art

At LSU School of Art, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of LSU represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. LSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.