Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor: Art History & Visual Culture

Job title:

Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor: Art History & Visual Culture

Company

OCAD University

Job description

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we work, stand, and create., Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.It is an exciting time to join the OCAD U community as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its and guiding principles — driving positive impact; decolonization, indigenization and equity; environmental sustainability; emerging as a vibrant hub; student centered approaches; innovation in learning teaching and research; and financial stewardship.In order to alleviate the under-representation of racialized and Indigenous faculty, priority in hiring will be given to qualified racialized and Indigenous persons who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.The Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours program in Visual and Critical Studies (VCS) is defined by a global, critical, decolonial vision of art history and visual culture. The Faculty of Arts & Science invites applicants for a full-time, Tenure-track position in Art History and Visual Culture at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates may specialize in any subject area or period, but their scholarship and teaching experience should support the unique global and decolonial vision of the VCS program. We are open to a broad array of specializations grounded in art history and visual culture, including Indigenous art history and curatorial practice, global art history, South Asian art history, South East Asian art history, and non-European art history. To enhance our design history curriculum, we also consider interest in global material culture or design history with a decolonial focus as an asset. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join an interdisciplinary research community at a leading art and design university, and work among faculty whose expertise spans across art history, design history, media history, and curatorial practice/studies.The appointment is expected to commence on August 1, 2024 and is subject to budgetary approval.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate will:

• Teach five art history and visual culture courses per year at all undergraduate levels, including first-year survey courses, with a primary home in the Visual and Critical Studies program. Course assignment will depend on the candidate’s area of expertise; possible courses include (but are not limited to):, VISA-2001 Art & Globalization 1250-1800; VISA-3002 Art and Feminism; VISA-3017 South Asian Art – The Sacred; VISA-3032 Art & Globalization 1800-Pres; VISA-3018 South Asian Art: Modernisms; VISA-4015 Art of the Black Diaspora; VISC-1001 Global Visual & Material Culture: to 1800; VISC-1002 Global Visual & Material Culture: to Present; VISC-1004 Contemporary Art and Design; VISD-2001 History of Modern Design; VISD-2003 Material Arts: Ancient-Modern; VISD-3002 Illustration-Rise Pop Culture; VISD-3005 History & Theory of Interiors; VISD-3007 Cross Cultural Issues in Craft; IVCV-1001 Turtle Island Visual Culture; IVCV-3001 Indigenous Brilliance in Art; IVCV-4001 Global Views: Indigenous Art; IVCV-4004 Indigenous Art and Activism; IVCV-4005 Issues in Indigenous Curating. (Course descriptions

.) * Contribute to the development of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum (Criticism and Curatorial Practices (MFA); Contemporary Art, Design, and New Media Art Histories (MA); and the Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media and Design (MA, MDes and MFA)

• Contribute to undergraduate thesis supervision, and have opportunities to teach and supervise in one of OCAD U’s six graduate programs,
• Maintain an active research profile and professional practice within art history or related area
• Be responsible for all aspects of course outline development, course preparation, and curriculum delivery, and meeting academic and curricular requirements and deadlines
• Provide service to the program, Faculty, and University-wide governance system, as well as participate in building the University community and promoting the quality of student life and University culture
• Contribute to a range of service activities, including supporting student projects and outreach initiatives that support the Visual and Critical Studies program and the University.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate will have:
• A terminal degree in a relevant discipline (a PhD in Art History or related field)
• Experience teaching art history and visual culture courses or experience teaching within related art or design programs, or equivalent work experience
• A strong record of research, scholarship and publication. An active curatorial practice will be considered an additional asset
• Experience advancing decolonization, diversity, equity, and sustainability in research, teaching, curriculum development, creative practice and service.
• An aptitude for innovative curriculum development. Experience teaching in interdisciplinary programs and in a studio environment will be an asset
• Experience teaching and supervising student projects, thesis students or graduate students
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity with a proven record of promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty

REMUNERATIONSalary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with access to full benefits and pension contribution after one year of service.APPLICATION PROCESS and DEADLINEApplications should include the following: * A letter of intent stating the candidate’s interests in the areas of teaching, research/professional practice, and service to Faculty- and University-wide governance

• A curriculum vitae
• A research statement
• A statement of teaching philosophy that responds to the profile of the position
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as sample assignments, course outlines or relevant teaching materials, etc.)
• Names and contact information of three referees
• Applicants also are welcome to include a digital portfolio of recent work/publications

Interested applicants are invited to submit their application in confidence, addressed to Chair, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Art History & Visual Culture Search Committee, Faculty of Arts & Science, online by clicking “Apply Now” below.The review of applications will begin on December 10, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.As an institution committed to art, design, digital media and related scholarship, OCAD University (OCAD U) recognizes the profound and essential value that diversity brings to the creation, reception and circulation of creative practices and discourse. OCAD U understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope.As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity- seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.We encourage members of designated equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.In order to alleviate the under-representation of racialized and Indigenous faculty, priority in hiring will be given to qualified racialized and Indigenous persons who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.OCAD U is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitmentprocess. Please People & Culture for more information or refer toAll qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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Location

Ontario

Job date

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:08:25 GMT

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