Assistant/Associate Professor - History of Art

Assistant/Associate Professor - History of Art & Design (71102)


Location: Brooklyn, NY

Description:
The Department of the History of Art and Design (HAD) at Pratt Institute seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level with a specialization in the history of new and experimental media, which can include video games, social media, film, video, communications design, etc. Preference will be given to scholars who have a global approach to the field and who have an interest in Digital Humanities. We seek a scholar committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion not just in the classroom, but in their approach to research and scholarship production.

About the Department

The Department of the History of Art and Design is situated in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition to teaching an array of art and design history topics to undergraduate and graduate students, the department is also deeply embedded in, and committed to, Pratt's General Education program.

The department offers two bachelor's degrees: a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA and BFA), two Master's degrees (and MA/MSLIS in the History of Art and Design), two graduate certificates (Museum Studies and Design History), as well as an undergraduate minor in the history of art and design.

About the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Pratt delivers a Liberal Arts education to all Pratt students and has degree programs including a BFA and MFA in Creative Writing and a MA in Media Studies, a BA, BFA, MA, and MA/MSLIS in History of Arts and Design. Central to its mission, the General Education program educates students to become responsible citizens of the future. The programs take full advantage of the vibrant creative environment of the Pratt Institute.

About Pratt Institute

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the knowledge and experience to make a better world. A top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, PrattMWP College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers.

Today, Pratt and its exceptional faculty pride themselves on being academically excellent as well as adaptable to both in-person and online learning. Pratt students are part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary, research and inquiry based education that prepares them for success in creative fields and professional practice, with the goal of contributing to a more equitable, just and sustainable world. With a long-held commitment to the communities of New York, Pratt partners locally through the Pratt Center for Community Development. The Institute also offers a variety of programs for local pre-college and continuing education students in the Center for Art, Design, and Community Engagement K-12 and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

The value of a Pratt education is evident in its graduates' diverse and thriving careers, where their designs, art, work, and environments have reimagined our world. In over 75 countries across the globe, Pratt's 61,000 alumni are advancing the creative economy and making a positive impact through their remarkable work and research.

Position Responsibilities:

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  Teach three 3-credit courses per semester (fall and spring).
  
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  Develop courses that meet curricular needs and complement departmental offerings.
  
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  Contribute substantially to Pratt's vibrant and multi-disciplinary General Education program.
  
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  Serve on departmental, School, and Institute committees, participate in related departmental and School activities, and provide service to the Institute and profession.
  
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  Within the field(s) of specialization, be an active researcher able to produce a sustained record of research and publication. This can be monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed journals. In addition, tenure-track faculty should present peer-reviewed papers at conferences on a regular basis.
  
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  Contribute to the life of the department, School, and Institute.
  

Salary Range: 70,000-91,900


Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in the history of art, history of design, or a suitably aligned field. Candidates must also have teaching experience at the college level and demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Members of underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.


Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/117053

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.




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