AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars in the arts since
1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) now seeks
exceptional artists for full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty positions
in its undergraduate and graduate programs for Fall 2010.

SAIC seeks accomplished and versatile artists with relevant teaching
experience in contemporary approaches, concepts, techniques, and critical
issues as they pertain to current art practices in the departments of
Ceramics; Designed Objects; and Film, Video, and New Media production. For
its First Year Program, the School seeks a full-time faculty member who will
also fulfill the role of administrative director of the program. All
applicants are expected to include an artist's statement, a philosophy of
teaching, and a portfolio of current work. Rank and competitive salary for
each positio n is commensurate with experience, teaching, and current
professional status and is negotiated with the Dean of Faculty at the point
of hire.

Complete application materials are requested by Monday, January 11, 2010.
Application requirements and full descriptions are available at
http://www.saic.edu/about/jobs/faculty.

Questions regarding the School and its open positions, application
procedures, or the search process may be directed to Shanna Linn, Director
of Academic Administration in the Office of Deans, at slinn@saic.edu, or
(312) 899-7472.

About SAIC: Located in the heart of Chicago, the School is one of the
largest private schools of art and design in the country with programs
reflecting current practices in art. SAIC's educational philosophy is built
upon a transdisciplinary approach to art and design that provides
unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and
critical abilities. Renowned faculty are leading practitioners in their
fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago museum and its
new Modern Wing. Numerous special collections and programming venues provide
students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and
performances. Consult www.saic.edu for information on the School and its
programs.

The School currently enrolls 3,000 students in 15 studio departments and 8
academic departments. Courses are taught by150 full-time tenured or
tenure-track faculty and visiting artists, and 500 adjunct and part-time
faculty suppported by 300 staff.

Degree tracks include the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio; BFA with Emphasis
in Art Education, Art History, or Writing; BA and MA in Visual and Critical
Studies; BIA (Interior Architecture); Master of Architecture; Master of
Design in Designed Objects or Fashion, Body and Garment; Master of Fine Arts
in Studio or Writing; Master of Art degrees in Arts Administration; Art
Education; Art History, Theory, and Criticism; Art Therapy; New Arts
Journalism; Teaching; and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation.

EOE: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is committed to creating a
diverse community of faculty and students, and is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of their qualifications for
the position without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age,
disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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