Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: Painting

The School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University seeks a dynamic artist and educator for a tenure track faculty position in Painting at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We seek candidates who are interested to have the opportunity to develop curriculum in the Division of Painting and Drawing and contribute to an innovative international MFA in Painting operating in both Alfred and Dusseldorf, Germany. Candidates should demonstrate an engagement with contemporary discourse in painting and drawing, and a thorough knowledge of the history of painting. The annual salary range for this position is $54,000-$60,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include an M.F.A. in studio art or design or its equivalent. The successful candidate will have an active record of exhibitions and projects at the national level and growing recognition in the field; three years teaching experience or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with divisional & university-wide service including, but not limited to, recruitment, advising students, and other administrative duties expected from faculty.
• Commit to the university's goals of mentorship, inclusion, and intersections.
• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year including introductory through advanced levels of painting and drawing, participation in the Foundations program and the Alfred/Dusseldorf MFA in Painting.
• Conduct creative practice and research to support tenure & promotion.
• Serve as a model of professionalism and act as a resource for students within the teaching-learning environment.

Application Process
Compile as one PDF document (under 10MB): Letter of interest, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy which should includeboth a narrative of your pedagogy and statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion;20 labeled images of personal work and an artist statement,15-20 labeled images ofstudent work examples that span introductory to advanced levels, andcontact information for three professional references (address, phone number and email).

Priority review of application materials will end on January 15, 2024 and continue until filled.

For further information about the position, contact Stephanie McMahon, Chair Division of Painting and Drawing, .

Alfred University
Located in rural Western NY, Alfred University is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States and one of the earliest to have enrolled African-American and Native American students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an appreciation of issues that matter to our university community, such as diversity and social justice.

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member of NASAD, with 35 full-time faculty serving more than 500 students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University's community of 2,000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design. For more information visit: go.alfred.edu/arts and www.alfredpainting.com.

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.