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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seeks Assistant Professor of Visual Arts

http://visualarts.mit.edu

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks applications for a full-time
Assistant Professor of Visual Arts, tenure track position. We seek an
individual with an emerging international reputation to join the faculty of
its Visual Arts Program. We seek a colleague with significant experience,
knowledge and accomplishments in the fields of techno-aesthetic and/or
techno-cultural art practice, especially in the areas of New Media and/or
Media Performance, an artist who has strong skills and experience in
teaching at the college, university or art school academic level. This
appointment will be a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Fine Arts degree or equivalent
Emerging international recognition as a practicing artist
Experience teaching at the college, university or art school level
Skills, knowledge and accomplishments in technocultural, technoaesthetic and
performative art practice and a strong interest in transdisciplinary
collaboration
The candidate must be highly knowledgeable in contemporary art practice, art
history, art and media theory

This position is a unique opportunity to engage, interact and inspire
undergraduate students from a variety of cultures and disciplines, as well
as to mentor an exceptional group of graduate students in the visual arts.
We are seeking candidates of diverse backgrounds and approaches, who are
passionate about community building and who have an interest in
collaborative projects crossing to other fields. The appointment can begin
as early as fall 2010.

Please submit materials on DVD or CD to Professor Krzysztof Wodiczko, Chair,
Search Committee, MIT Visual Arts Program, 265 Massachusetts Avenue N51-328,
Cambridge, MA 02139. Submissions will not be returned to applicant. Included
with materials should be (in digital format on disk):
CV
Letter of intention and teaching philosophy
A well-organized selection of artistic work, presented in a manner to make
it easy to review
Names and contact information of at least four references
Other supporting materials such as selection of writing by applicant
(writings, interviews, statements) and/or critical reviews by others of
applicant's work is appreciated

MIT is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages
applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Applications
from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. MIT is an
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Review of applications begins: November 1, 2009

Information on the Visual Arts Program: http://visualarts.mit.edu
Information about the position:
http://visualarts.mit.edu/resources/jobs.html
Email inquiries: vap-search@mit.edu

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