The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (SMFA) is conducting a search for a regular, full-time faculty position in Print + Paper and Graphic Arts to begin September 2013. We seek educators who have a strong grounding in theoretical, historical and practical aspects of art making. Our faculty work across disciplinary boundaries; these appointments will be made as interdisciplinary positions rather than specific programs. SMFA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. The School is an interdisciplinary institution where faculty engage with students working in a variety of media, often where media work in combination with one other. We offer studio courses in diploma, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs.
SMFA has a strong tradition in assisting students to work across media and disciplines. Candidates should have the ability to facilitate students' research and production across both art and academic fields of study. Faculty members participate in curriculum design, course development, and interdisciplinary projects. Preferred candidates should have the ability to teach introductory through advanced level courses and to develop both cross-media courses and seminars.
We are seeking an artist well versed in a wide range of print media that may include documented work in new modes of printmaking, graphic design, books, zines, street graphics, public interventions, activist graphics, and/or sculptural applications. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a combination of several of the following print media and graphic applications: intaglio, relief, screen printing, letter press, digital, non toxic, experimental, design applications, text and/or digital graphics. Expertise in lithography and typography are highly desirable but not essential.
Requirements:
Candidates should have an MFA or PhD (as appropriate), or equivalent. They should have a minimum of three years full time teaching experience and a strong professional exhibition record on a national or international level. A full-time teaching work load includes teaching five periods a semester. In addition to teaching, candidates will be expected to participate in student advising, faculty governance, committee service and the life of the school. International candidates will be considered. Please send by mail a letter of application, a CD or DVD portfolio of your work and/or a url for an online portfolio (preferred), a statement of teaching philosophy, a current resume and contact information for three references (do not send letters of recommendation), and sample courses and syllabi. Please include a SASE for return of materials. SMFA will have no liability in case of loss. Do not send originals.
Materials should be sent to:
Academic Affairs Office, Attn: Search Committee, Position #1
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
230 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Please note that email submissions will not be considered. The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 15, 2013, although applications will be considered until the position is filled.