Misericordia University, Fine Arts
Non-Tenure Track, Fine Arts and Art History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Position: | Non-Tenure Track Faculty |
The Fine Arts Department of the College of Arts and Sciences at Misericordia University seeks a non-tenure track faculty member to teach courses in the general education/Core Curriculum that is centered around art historical methodologies (aesthetics and semiotics; 4/4 teaching load). Ideally, the position would also include coordinating and supervising the University’s Art Studios, if the candidate has experience in these areas. Additional duties will include consultation with department chair in reviewing the curricular assessment of the studio minor, as well as participation in service to the university and college.
Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in either art history, art education or related fields (Ph.D. must be earned no later than July 2015). Candidates who also hold an MFA in any studio discipline will be strongly considered.
The successful candidate will show a strong, proven commitment to teaching at the college/university level; interest in curriculum development; the ability to integrate technology in teaching; and an interest in interdisciplinary teaching. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following: competence of teaching art history and its methodologies for a general liberal arts curriculum; knowledge and experience in current methodologies in art history and/or related fields; experience in designing both innovative and comprehensive courses at the undergraduate level; and, if applicable, an ability to teach in one or more studio disciplines reflecting MFA training.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate scholarly achievement and/or creative expression and promise of continuing research/artistic production that will complement and expand the existing expertise of the department; the ability to work effectively with colleagues; and a willingness to participate in academic governance, and department and university service.
For confidential consideration, please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, two or three examples of scholarship and portfolio work, graduate school transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Please convert all materials to PDFs and submit via email to Dr. Elisa Korb, Chair of the Department of Fine Arts at ekorb@misericordia.edu.
Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.
Misericordia University, an 88-year-old institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy, offering baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 2 hours from New York City, and Philadelphia. The university's approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service to others has resulted in its wide regional acclaim.