Assistant Professor of Critical Studies

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 25 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 128911
Title: Assistant Professor
Functional Title: Assistant Professor of Critical Studies
Category Status: 02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On Track
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: ARHU-Art
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Art at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Critical Studies. We seek a candidate engaged in the investigation and invention of new knowledge and research relating to contemporary issues and practices within the academic field of contemporary art theory and practice who can apply their research toward the development of a modern art theory and art practice curriculum within a major research institution.
Critical Studies is defined in this context as the confluence of art theory and artistic creation, weaving together diverse interdisciplinary perspectives from cultural, social, political, and philosophical realms. We particularly encourage candidates familiar with sub-disciplines within Critical Studies, such as (but not limited to) intersections of gender, race, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, ability and other inequalities, as well as environmental art, and arts-centered activism. This role is ideally suited to MFA-qualified artists adept at synthesizing theory with practice, and PhD-trained scholars with experience in arts-based research and theoretical discourse within the arts.
The Department of Art is currently central to a number of interdisciplinary collaborative initiatives across the campus. These include interdepartmental undergraduate programs such as our recent partnership with the Department of Computer Science on a new major,Immersive Media Design , and a collaboration with the School of Architecture Planning and Preservation on a new minor inCreative Placemaking . The Department is further engaged with University wide initiatives such as theArts for All Initiative , focused on the confluence of Art, Technology + Social Justice, and the $30MGrand Challenges Grant program, supporting projects focused on climate change, social injustice, global health, and education disparities. The ideal candidate will have research interests and pursuits that resonate with, or capitalize on, these initiatives in addition to playing a pivotal role in enriching the undergraduate and graduate curricula within the Department of Art.
Expectations/Responsibilities
Research:
  • Maintain an active practice of scholarly or creative research with a national and international trajectory through publication, or exhibition.


Teaching:
  • Teach two undergraduate courses per semester; an introductory art theory course for majors and non-majors, as well as an upper-level art theory course for studio art majors.
  • Advise and mentor undergraduate students in our Departmental Honors Program on an individual basis, and participate in a variety of group critiques with the collective Honors faculty.
  • Advise and mentor MFA students in all disciplines on an individual basis, and take part in semester reviews with the collective graduate faculty.
  • Serve as Director or committee member on MFA thesis committees.

Service:
  • Collaborate and provide leadership towards the implementation of standardized and contemporary learning outcomes within our foundations-level studio art courses by placing emphasis on the intersection of art theory concepts and studio practice.
  • Participate in the ongoing governance of the Department of Art.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • The successful candidate will hold a PhD, MFA, or terminal degree in a relevant field.
  • A record of active creative or scholarly research, as demonstrated through exhibition or publication that shows potential for national or international recognition.
Preferences:
Preferences:
2 years of teaching experience at the university or college level.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Application Materials
Please upload the following materials as a single collated PDF file. Applicants can choose to submit either a scholarly work (writing sample) up to 20 pages and/or creative work samples. Please name the PDF file as follows: LastName_FirstName.pdf. Use the following link to upload your materials:https://umd.app.box.com/f/2634012801af4e919c631f8d9e76b4c5

  • Letter of Application
  • Statement of Research Interests (1-2 pages)
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • Names and contact information (title, email, phone, complete address) of three references.
  • Statement of Commitment to Diversity
  • Documentation of personal creative research (up to 20 images or 10 minutes of video – provide URLs for video and multimedia documentation where necessary)
  • A relevant writing sample of up to 20 pages.


    • The University of Maryland is an equal-opportunity employer. The Department of Art is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Minorities and women who explore themes of identity, social categorizations, intersectionality, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. This search is contingent upon the continued availability of funds.
    We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to diversity and inclusion. Applicants are asked to summarize their leadership efforts and past or potential contributions to diversity in their Statement of Contributions to Diversity. Contributions might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
    Posting Date: 10/16/2023
    Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled Yes
    Best Consideration Date 12/19/2023
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    Diversity Statement:
    The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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