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NYU Steinhardt’s Studio Art Program seeks to hire Visual Artist

nyu_steinhardt logoThe Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Department of Art and Art Professions
Visual Artist, Clinical Appointment (non-tenure-track), Open Rank
Appointment begins September 1, 2012

Located in New York’s historic East Village, NYU Steinhardt’s Studio Art Program is closely tied to the international art world and focuses on the contribution of contemporary visual art to a broader cultural dialogue. Graduate and undergraduate studio art programs are interdisciplinary in approach and combine contemporary theory and criticism with painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, video, performance, and ceramics. Students and faculty at NYU have access to the resources of a major research university, as well as the department’s graduate programs in art education, arts administration and art therapy.

Qualifications: We invite applications from visual artists who have established exceptional and widely influential careers, as evidenced by international exhibitions, ambitious public projects, published catalogues, and extensive critical commentary. Artists working in any media, or combined media are welcome to apply. We seek candidates who see an ongoing engagement with students and a creative academic community as part of an innovative artistic practice.
Responsibilities: Will include an active agenda of artistic practice and exhibition; undergraduate and graduate teaching and advisement; and participation in faculty meetings, committees and other service appropriate to a university faculty member is expected. NYU’s dynamic Global Network University includes NYU Abu Dhabi and international programs and academic centers around the world. NYU Steinhardt faculty may be afforded the opportunity for variable term work at these global study and research sites. NYU is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and strongly encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups.
Applications: Letters of application with curriculum vitae, along with the names and contact information of four references should be submitted online at:
www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51078

Samples of creative work will need to be sent to:

Kevin McCoy
Chair, Visual Art Search
Department of Art and Art Professions
Steinhardt School, New York University, 34 Stuyvesant Street, New York, NY 10003.
Review of applications will begin December 15th and will continue until the position is filled.
New York University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.