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Professors sought, York University, Toronto, Canada, deadline Nov. 23

Position Information
Position Rank: Full Time Professorial Stream - Assistant/Associate Professor
Discipline/Field: African Art and Visual Culture
Home Faculty: School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design
Home Department/Area/Division: Visual Art & Art History
Affiliation/Union: YUFA
Position Start Date: July 1, 2022
Department of Visual Art and Art History
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

York University:
The Department of Visual Arts and Art History in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in African Art and Visual Culture at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to commence July 1, 2022. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

This opportunity is open to qualified individuals who self-identify as Black peoples of African Descent (for example Africans and African heritage people from the Caribbean, Americas, Europe). Recognizing the underrepresentation of Black faculty, this opportunity is to support the University’s Affirmative Action program and has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The position is part of a cohort hire of new colleagues at York University, including hires across a number of faculties and a wide range of areas and fields. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant scholarly community at York, where we aspire to achieve equity and diversity in all areas, including race equity.

A PhD in Visual Arts or a related area or PhD equivalent, such as an MA or MFA and a substantial record of professional experience, with a focus on African art and visual culture is required, with a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence in research and in teaching. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research and specialization in any region of Africa or the African Diaspora, and any time period, including the contemporary moment. Expertise in museum/curatorial studies would be considered an asset given the importance of African art within museum/curatorial studies.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and as appropriate, externally funded research or research creation at the highest level.
Evidence of or the promise of internationally recognized research excellence may be demonstrated through: the research statement; substantial record of recent professional experience; a record of reviewed publications (or forthcoming publications); presentations at major conferences and/or artistic venues; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees.

The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching and the successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching will be provided through: the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference.

The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses from an introductory survey of African Art through to advanced lecture and seminar courses in their areas of expertise, including those at the graduate level. This scholar would provide instruction in historical and contemporary African art, including colonial and postcolonial representations in the arts and visual cultures of Africa.

It is expected that the successful candidate will strengthen connections with the African Studies Program at York, with other departments in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design, and with the wider community.

The Visual Arts Department of York University is one of the leaders in art history and art practice in Canada. Recent renovations of undergraduate studio spaces, expansion of the MFA studios, and a visual art study centre are contributing to the growth of the department. The department is committed to teaching critical issues in art and art history, and to the ongoing development of programs in all studies and studio areas.

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Rose Le Coche, Committee/Administrative Secretary, at rlecoche@yorku.ca.

This selection will be limited to individuals who self-identify as Black. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. York University encourages Black peoples to self-identify as a member of one or more of the four designated groups: women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities.

The Affirmative Action program can be found at the following website:
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/
Thank you.
It can also be found by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713.

Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form found at the following website:
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form/.
Thank you.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at the following website:
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form
Thank you.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is November 23, 2021. A letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, a current portfolio and/or evidence of research, the names and contact information three professional references and teaching evaluations should be sent to: Rose Le Coche, Committee/Administrative Secretary, of the Department of Visual Art and Art History, at York University at vaah-search@yorku.ca and include “African Art and Visual Culture” in the subject line.

Posting End Date: November 23, 2021

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Position Information
Position Rank: Full Time Professorial Stream - Assistant/Associate Professor
Discipline/Field: Expanded Drawing Practices
Home Faculty: School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design
Home Department/Area/Division: Visual Art & Art History
Affiliation/Union: YUFA
Position Start Date: July 1, 2022
Department of Visual Art and Art History
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

York University:
The Department of Visual Arts and Art History in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Expanded Drawing Practices at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to commence July 1, 2022. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

A PhD or PhD equivalent such as an MFA with a substantial record of professional experience, with a focus on drawing and an emphasis on non-traditional drawing practices is required, with a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence in research and in teaching. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research creation and specialize in contemporary drawing practices, including but not limited to, digital techniques and processes, traditional and evolving animation, drawing installation, street art practices, and all other forms of non-traditional mark making. It is intended that this position revitalize the VAAH’s Drawing program by developing curriculum that has a digital presence and addressing contemporary concerns of representation through socially engaged research and teaching practices. The position involves undergraduate teaching for majors and non-majors, TA supervision, studio and lecture courses including on-line course delivery. It is expected that the successful candidate will undertake the development and implementation of blended drawing courses that utilize both in-class and online instruction. It is expected the successful candidate will participate in administrative duties and responsibilities such as departmental governance and committee work. A minimum of two years post-secondary teaching is required. Candidates with a diverse range of teaching and research experience are encouraged to apply.

The Visual Arts Department of York University is one of the leaders in art history and art practice in Canada. Recent renovations of undergraduate studio spaces, expansion of the MFA studios, and a visual art study centre are contributing to the growth of the department. The department is committed to teaching critical issues in art and art history, and to the ongoing development of programs in all studies and studio areas.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and, as appropriate, externally funded research or research creation at the highest level.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence or promise of research excellence for junior appointment of a recognized international calibre as demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of publications (or forthcoming publications) with significant journals in the field; presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing.

The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching and the successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching will be provided through: the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference.

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Rose Le Coche, Committee/Administrative Secretary, at rlecoche@yorku.ca.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities.

The Affirmative Action program can be found at the following website:
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/
Thank you.

It can also be found by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form found at the following website:
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form/
Thank you.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at the following website:
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form
Thank you.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is November 23, 2021. A letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, a current portfolio and/or evidence of research, the names and contact information three professional references and teaching evaluations should be sent to: Rose Le Coche, Committee/Administrative Secretary, of the Department of Visual Art and Art History, at York University at vaah-search@yorku.ca and include “Expanded Drawing Practices” in the subject line.

Posting End Date: November 23, 2021