Asst Professor - Printmaking

University of Wyoming
$65,000 - $68,000
remote work
United States, Wyoming, Laramie
Nov 13, 2024
Asst Professor - Printmaking The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. JOB TITLE: Asst Professor - Visual Arts - Printmaking JOB PURPOSE: The University of Wyoming Department of Visual Arts welcomes applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Printmaking position, beginning August 2025. Qualified candidates will have the ability to oversee a comprehensive Printmaking classroom and curriculum. They will be able to teach a range of Printmaking processes including lithography, relief, intaglio, screen printing, letterpress, paper making, book binding, and be familiar with both analog and digital processes. Their experience should include teaching in a Printmaking curriculum, familiarity with various Printmaking pedagogies and approaches, and teaching students in a Liberal Arts setting. The successful candidate would also be able to teach, when needed, in a secondary area, such as Drawing, Foundations, or other studio areas of expertise. Desired skills include experience as a skilled communicator with the ability to communicate orally, in writing, and digitally; experience working in a collaborative team of educators; experience working with a wide variety of students; and experience in professional organizations like MAPC and SGC. Qualifications also include ongoing and strong engagement in scholarly, creative, and/or professional activities. The successful candidate will incorporate supportive and universal classroom policies and utilizing multiple methods of content delivery including in-person, online and hybrid modalities. The printmaking area stresses both the technical and aesthetic aspects of the medium, as well as discussions associated with current practice. The conceptual and expressive growth of each student is central. Students can study and develop both traditional and experimental approaches to printmaking, explore a range of approaches to multiples and variable image-making with analogue and digital processes, and consider tangential fields of book art, papermaking, screen printing, and letterpress printing, as well as interdisciplinary connections grounded in printmaking processes. Through studio practice and research, students acquire a foundational knowledge of printmaking and establish a firm technical base. Historical and contemporary printmaking are introduced through collections, research incorporated into assignments, and through interaction with visiting artists and conference participation. UW offers students and faculty alike opportunities to work closely with the University of Wyoming Art Museum, the American Heritage Center's archival collection, and the Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts. The UW Visual Arts Building, a state-of-the-art LEED Certified construction, was completed in 2012 and provides 79,000 square feet for undergraduate scholarship and studio art practice. The building features a public gallery, a large-capacity lecture hall, two student galleries, and space to accommodate a growing undergraduate program. The facility provides students and faculty with a safe and environmentally responsible space featuring natural light and views of the Snowy and Laramie Range Mountains. NASAD accredited, the department offers majors in Art Education (BA), Art History (BA), Studio Art (BA, BFA), and Visual Communication Design (BFA) and minors in Art History, Museum Studies, and a wide variety of studio practices. An individual office and faculty studio space is provided in the building and near the Printmaking Area. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach a 2/3 course load for the academic year including ART 3510: Printmaking I, ART 4510: Printmaking II, ART 4520: Advanced Printmaking, ART 3500: Book Arts, ART 4620: Special Topics: Screen Printing. Note: advanced Printmaking courses are normally stacked. Oversee and maintain the Printmaking area classroom and equipment. Manage the inventory and purchase of materials and supplies. Serve on department, college, and university committees. Maintain strong creative research at regional and national levels Work closely with work-study students and post-undergraduate assistants whose assistance with technical tasks is crucial Serve as advisor/mentor to major and minor students in the department REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Fine Arts Two years higher education teaching experience in printmaking Demonstrated active professional practice and proficiency in a range of studio techniques applicable to Printmaking curricula. Ability to oversee and maintain Printmaking Area classroom and equipment including one Takach lithography press, Fuch's and Lang lithography press, one Charles Brand lithography press, two American French Tool presses, two Charles Brand etching presses (one located in the senior studio), two large CP letterpresses, one small CP letterpress, two proofing presses, hot plates, large scale tank of ferric chloride, 3' x 5' water bath, Aquatint Box, open lithography graining sink and 50+ lithography stones, 2 lb paper beater, an Amergraph vacuum and exposing unit, one vacuum table and an ultraviolet portable light exposing box, two screen printing washout booths, and screen printing screens. Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere and coordinate teaching with instructors. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking preferred Demonstrated two years higher education teaching experience post-graduation is preferred. Proficiency in and ability to teach in secondary areas of Drawing and/or Foundations. Ongoing and active engagement in scholarly, creative, and/or professional activities. Experience in professional organizations (SGC, MAPC, etc.), taking students to professional conferences, and overseeing student printmaking clubs/organizations. Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and support students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in the classroom and department. REQUIRED MATERIALS: For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 7, 2024. To apply please complete the online application including: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Contact information for four references Unofficial graduate transcript Statement of Creative Research Statement of Teaching Philosophy 20 labeled images of creative work (one PDF file) 20 labeled images of student work (one PDF file) Two sample syllabi from Printmaking classes Student Evaluations (most recent from the past two years) * All application materials must be included to be considered for this position. HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 242094 Apply Before: Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US Posted Salary Range: $65,000 - $68,000 Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40 Travel: Yes, 5%YesNo To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/242094/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-cc6ac5808291e14fbe6311addf386592