Job Information
Iowa State University Department of Art & Visual Culture - Lecturer in Art History in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Department of Art & Visual Culture - Lecturer in Art History
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Art & Visual Culture (AVC) in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for the position of Lecturer in the area of Art History. The appointment for this position is anticipated to begin August 16, 2024, and the initial length of the appointment will be one academic year until May 15, 2025, with the possibility of renewal. This will be a 75% Full Time Equivalency (FTE) appointment for the coming academic year.
Qualified candidates will bring a broad knowledge of the teaching and practice of Art History. The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate-level Art History courses, developed in consultation with the department Chair, each semester. This will include preparing a syllabus, course materials, and assessment tools. Additional responsibilities include holding office hours.
The Department of Art & Visual Culture is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
M.A. in Art History or related discipline
Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Art History or related discipline
Demonstrated evidence of professional accomplishment in the field
Evidence of successful college level teaching experience as Instructor of Record
Department/Program & College Description:
In the Department of Art and Visual Culture, we are proud to be the creatives, the makers, and the explorers of the arts. Through our programs, students work with an array of artistic mediums, putting them into conversations and hands-on experimentations with various materials and technologies. In addition, they have opportunities to learn about cultural practices, global exchanges, and holistic methods of teaching art. They challenge the boundaries of artistic exploration and forge interdisciplinary connections through collaboration.
There are so many possibilities and so much to learn. We’ll help you craft a degree program that makes the most of our dynamic curricula and hone your creative and analytical skills to give you a unique, innovative identity in this interconnected world and its crowded marketplaces.
Iowa State’s undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History, and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Integrated Visual Arts are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/) (NASAD).
Department Unit/Website:
For more information about our department’s programs, see https://www.design.iastate.edu/academics/departments/art-visual-culture/
Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Part time
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by May 31, 2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R14560.
The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:
Letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
Please direct questions to Dr. Sarah Kyle at skyle@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-1556.
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: May 6, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R14560
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