Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Contemporary Practices
Company: Asian American Arts Alliance
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Contemporary PracticesThe
School of the Art Institute of Chicago36 S Wabash AveChicago, IL
60603DeadlineRollingPostedThe Department of Contemporary Practices
at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The
position begins in August of 2025. Salary is competitive with peer
institutions and commensurate with quality of practice,
scholarship, academic research, extent of teaching experience, and
current professional standing.Program ProfileSAIC's first-year
studio program, the Department of Contemporary Practices (CP),
provides an intensive introduction to interdisciplinary
contemporary art and design practices, including required
curriculum for first-year and transfer students. Faculty work with
students in transitioning into SAIC and preparing for their future
studies at the School. Pedagogically, the Department of
Contemporary Practices is committed to integrating critical
thinking skills, cultural competency, anti-racism, and social
engagement towards a decolonized, studio-based curriculum across
myriad media and processes. Courses move between studio practices,
investigating and developing ideas, skill building, collaborative
learning, various forms of critique, and activities to foster
community.The Department of Contemporary Practices is deeply
committed to consistent and ongoing anti-racist work and creating a
culture of learning and engagement. This work has taken the form of
educational programming events focusing on anti-racism, social
justice, and inclusivity in the arts and classroom settings
including artist talks, workshops, reading groups, and student
panel discussions about urban segregation, identity, oppression,
disability justice, and land acknowledgment, all designed to engage
faculty and students in critical dialogue and reflection on these
issues. The Department of Contemporary Practices provides courses
for over 850 students. Seventy-five faculty teach in the
department, eleven of whom are tenured or tenure-track
faculty.Full-time faculty in the Department of Contemporary
Practices teach and advise SAIC's newest undergraduate students
within the context of an interdisciplinary art and design school.
CP faculty engage with work across a wide range of disciplines.
Contemporary Practices faculty participate in new student
orientation, co-teach Core Studio courses, and partner with
academic advisors in the Research Studio I course. Full-time
faculty must maintain an active professional practice, develop
curriculum on an ongoing basis, provide vision and direction in a
variety of administrative roles on a rotating basis, and
participate in the SAIC community through departmental and school
governance.About SAICA leader in educating artists, designers, and
scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
(SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate
programs to students from across the globe. Located in the heart of
Chicago, the School is one of the largest and oldest private
schools of art and design in the country with programs reflecting
current practices in art. SAIC's educational philosophy is built
upon a transdisciplinary approach to art and design that provides
unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative
and critical abilities with renowned faculty who are leading
practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art
Institute of Chicago and its Modern Wing, and numerous special
collections and programming venues that provide students with
exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances.
The campus is located on Chicago's magnificent lakefront amid the
city's cultural and architectural
treasures.RequirementsQualificationsAn MFA or a terminal degree in
a relevant field of study is preferred. Some teaching experience is
required, particularly at the undergraduate level. Applicants
should have experience teaching courses related to art, design,
and/or digital technology in relation to contemporary art and
design. The candidate's prior experience should demonstrate the
ability to work collaboratively with others. The successful
candidate will demonstrate a commitment to foundational and/or
introductory-level arts education, as well as a desire to build
strong and innovative programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate
will contribute to the diversity of the School by bringing a
perspective, way of thinking, and/or a unique set of experiences
that expand the intellectual conversations in art and
design.Priority will be given to candidates whose practice and/or
pedagogy are in the following areas:
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