Part-Time Instructor: Arts and Cultures

Part-Time Instructor: Arts and Cultures
New York University: NYU - NY: Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS): Liberal Studies
Location
New York, NY
Open Date

Jul 29, 2021

Description

Liberal Studies at New York University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach one section of Arts and Cultures Toward the Crossroads in Fall 2021, which will run MW 8-9:15am. 

Liberal Studies provides a unique interdisciplinary educational experience to undergraduate students. The Liberal Studies Core consists of a two-year interdisciplinary global curriculum drawing on great works across civilizations. The Global Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts, one of NYU’s premier liberal arts degrees, builds on the global core with an upper division interdisciplinary set of concentrations that direct students toward different areas of global study.

The three courses in the Arts and Cultures curricular sequence investigate literary, musical, visual, and performing arts from prehistory to modernity in a global framework. In each course, instructors train students in the methods of close reading of various types of artistic texts and the practice of interdisciplinary modes of analysis. Students are encouraged to consider modes by which cultural transmission occurs and to make cross-cultural connections between various parts of the world. Classes meet twice weekly, for 75 minutes per class session.

 

Course Description

Arts and Cultures Toward the Crossroads is a discussion-based seminar, the second of the three courses in the Arts and Cultures curricular sequence. The course examines literature, the visual arts, and music produced within diverse cultural traditions across the globe, from the rise of Islam at the beginning of the 7th century to the global empire building of the late 17th/early 18th centuries. The course explores the distinctive conventions and traditions of different media and the development of cultural traditions from their ancient foundations to the early modern period through successive influences and assimilations, both local and external. Diverse cultural traditions are also considered in relation to one another: by direct comparisons of works even in the absence of historical cultural contact; by consideration of mutual interactions, exchanges, and contestations; by the assertion of cultural dominance; and by resistance to such assertions. 

Students must complete a total of 3000-3750 words of graded writing or the equivalent, a midterm, and a final exam.

The course will meet twice weekly, Mon/Wed 8:00am-9:15am.

Qualifications

A PhD in Comparative Literature, English, Foreign Language Literatures, Art History with literature teaching experience, or Anthropology with arts focus is strongly preferred, though senior doctoral students (ABD) with teaching experience will be considered. Candidates should have the ability to teach the arts produced across the globe in a variety of artistic media. A minimum of one year of college-level teaching experience and a history of demonstrated excellence in teaching is required. Candidates must embrace interdisciplinary, intersectional, and global perspectives.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted through Interfolio and include ONLY (1) a cover letter; (2) a current C.V.; and (3) a Diversity and Inclusion Statement addressing past and/or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, professional activity, and/or service (additional information can be found here http://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultydiversity/recruitment/diversity-statements.html ).

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews to commence as soon as possible.

 

 

Liberal Studies offers a global liberal arts curriculum at sites around the globe in the context of a leading research university. We seek scholars/educators of the highest caliber whose work reflects an interest in global diversity.  Liberal Studies strongly encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, please read here:  https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultydiversity.html .

Application Process
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Description

Liberal Studies at New York University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach one section of Arts and Cultures Toward the Crossroads in Fall 2021, which will run MW 8-9:15am. 

Liberal Studies provides a unique interdisciplinary educational experience to undergraduate students. The Liberal Studies Core consists of a two-year interdisciplinary global curriculum drawing on great works across civilizations. The Global Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts, one of NYU’s premier liberal arts degrees, builds on the global core with an upper division interdisciplinary set of concentrations that direct students toward different areas of global study.

The three courses in the Arts and Cultures curricular sequence investigate literary, musical, visual, and performing arts from prehistory to modernity in a global framework. In each course, instructors train students in the methods of close reading of various types of artistic texts and the practice of interdisciplinary modes of analysis. Students are encouraged to consider modes by which cultural transmission occurs and to make cross-cultural connections between various parts of the world. Classes meet twice weekly, for 75 minutes per class session.

 

Course Description

Arts and Cultures Toward the Crossroads is a discussion-based seminar, the second of the three courses in the Arts and Cultures curricular sequence. The course examines literature, the visual arts, and music produced within diverse cultural traditions across the globe, from the rise of Islam at the beginning of the 7th century to the global empire building of the late 17th/early 18th centuries. The course explores the distinctive conventions and traditions of different media and the development of cultural traditions from their ancient foundations to the early modern period through successive influences and assimilations, both local and external. Diverse cultural traditions are also considered in relation to one another: by direct comparisons of works even in the absence of historical cultural contact; by consideration of mutual interactions, exchanges, and contestations; by the assertion of cultural dominance; and by resistance to such assertions. 

Students must complete a total of 3000-3750 words of graded writing or the equivalent, a midterm, and a final exam.

The course will meet twice weekly, Mon/Wed 8:00am-9:15am.