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Notice of a Tenure-Eligible Position in Art

Assistant Professor of Art History - full-time, tenure-eligible position.

Beginning Date
Late August 2010

Qualifications
Ph.D. required by September 1, 2010, with some studio experience preferred.  An ability to address and integrate art theory and criticism is a plus.  Candidate must be able to work collaboratively within a liberal arts environment with undergraduate students working toward a BA in art or other academic fields. 

Responsibilities
Responsible for teaching a six course load that will include three art history courses and one studio course per year within the Art Department, with emphasis on contemporary art and visual culture, and one course outside the department.  Includes supervision and management of the Luther College Fine Arts Collection (finearts.luther.edu), involving facilitation of collection as an instructional resource and responding to scholarly and research inquiries.  The successful candidate will help develop a non-degree art history program that prepares art majors for graduate study and introduces all students to the historic role of art and visual culture.  Student advising and committee work required.

Salary Range
Commensurate with academic qualifications and professional experience.

Luther College, a Phi Beta Kappa institution affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), is committed to fostering cultural diversity in its faculty, staff, and students, and so we welcome applications from the widest range of candidates who meet the qualifications listed above.  Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.  Excellent teaching is of paramount importance.  Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website:  www.luther.edu.

Review of applications begins December 15, 2009 and continues until position is filled.  The successful applicant will be required to complete Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.  In addition to a curriculum vitae, applications should include information regarding research and teaching interests, sample syllabi of courses taught or those you would like to teach at Luther College, writing samples, examples of studio work, and three letters of recommendation and be sent to:

Professor Jeff Dintaman, Head
Departments of Art and Theatre/Dance
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563/387-1380
FAX: 563/387-1132
E-mail: dintamje@luther.edu

Luther College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.