Adjunct Instructor in critical studies: Critical Theory in Art IV

Description

The School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach critical studies with a special focus on contemporary art from the mid-1980s to the present. In this course, students further develop the critical skills and confidence to research, write, and discuss historical, theoretical, and critical materials related to the periods and positions presented in the course. This position is a multi-section course taught by different faculty. As such, each instructor is expected to follow established parameters of readings, materials, and assignments, as well as general guidelines related to the historical scope (timeframe) covered in the course. The goal of a multi-section course is to assure that there is balance between course expectations and outcomes.

An adjunct instructor in the School of Art is responsible for the creation and delivery of material for courses, the content of which must be approved in accordance with University and department policies and procedures. An adjunct instructor is responsible for delivering course content, instructing students, supervising teaching assistants, evaluating student work and entering grades into online systems, and performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The candidate must hold a master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent in a related field (art history, critical theory, comparative literature).

The candidate must have experience teaching at the college level.

The candidate must provide examples of critical or art historical writing and pedagogy.

Current PhD candidates are encouraged to apply.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth of our program.

About The School of Art:

The School of Art is one of five schools within the College of Fine Arts, which also includes the Schools of Architecture, Design, Drama and Music. Benchmarks of the School include collaborative relationships with innovative learning environments such as the Center for Arts in Society, the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry and IDeATE; and a unique curriculum that includes contextual practice, critical theory, and technology alongside programs in electronic and time based media, painting, drawing, and sculpture. The School of Art is ranked as number six in the US and is currently number one in Time based and New Media by US News and World Reports.

Carnegie Mellon University and The School of Art value equality of opportunity, mutual respect and believe that a diverse campus community is essential to enriching intellectual exchanges and enhancing cultural understanding. As such, CMU does not discriminate against any Faculty or Staff, or any applicant for employment, on the basis of disability, protected veteran status, race, ethnicity, or gender.

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