Working title:

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Glass

Official title:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

MFA or equivalent professional experience is required by the start date.
Specialization: Glass

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

The Art Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an innovative, practicing artist in the field of contemporary glass with a record of outstanding professional accomplishments. Applicants should display a commitment to both traditional and contemporary glass working processes, while exhibiting a strong commitment to teaching within an interdisciplinary, studio based art program.

Successful candidate should demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of glass forming techniques including but not limited to: blowing, glass casting and mold-making, kiln casting, fusing, and glass painting. The glass facility houses a full neon shop and the committee is particularly interested in applicants that can incorporate that process into a comprehensive curriculum.

We seek candidates with outstanding professional accomplishments who can show evidence of teaching capabilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A well-rounded understanding of both historical precedents and contemporary theory and practice is required for this position along with a desire to expand the boundaries of the medium. Two years of college teaching preferred. Applicants with experience working with diverse populations preferred. Preliminary interviews will be scheduled at the College Art Association Conference in New York.

Principal duties:

This position offers the opportunity to work within an internationally known glass program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach to the material.

The candidate will:

-Maintain an active studio practice of nationally recognized quality, at a level that will meet tenure expectations at a research institution.

-Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in a wide range/variety of glass art practices and serve on MA and MFA graduate committees throughout the art department. Candidate will also have the opportunity to teach special topics classes to graduate and undergraduate students in an interdisciplinary Art Department.

-Meet the teaching, research, and service expectations of the department and university.

-Demonstrate an active commitment to the continued growth and development of the undergraduate and graduate program and community.

-Advise and mentor graduate students within an interdisciplinary Art Department.

-Maintain and supervise the Glass area.

-Engage in service activities at the local, state, and national level as well as the University.

Additional Information:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and student body; therefore we encourage applications from women and men of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. The State of Wisconsin offers some domestic partner benefits.

Preliminary interviews will be scheduled at the College Art Association Conference in New York. Please indicate in the letter of application if you plan to attend the conference. For applicants that are unable to attend, we will schedule teleconference interviews via Skype or by phone.