Announcement of Position in Painting/New Media

Assistant Professor of Visual Art (Tenure Track)

Position: Brown University Department of Visual Art is searching for an artist to teach at the Undergraduate level. The candidate should be an artist who uses digital media as a central component of a painting practice.

Requirements: Applicants will have earned an MFA, have 3 years full time equivalent teaching experience at the college level beyond graduate school, and must be able to teach Painting, Drawing, Foundations, and relevant digital imaging applications.

Qualified candidates must have extensive knowledge about contemporary painting and digital theory and artistic practice. A strong exhibition record is essential. An interest in interdisciplinary research and course development is strongly desirable.

Starting date: July 1, 2008

Application Procedure: Applicants should send paper copies of CV, letter of application, artist statement, teaching philosophy and 3 letters of recommendation, a portfolio on CD/DVD as applicable (formatted for Mac) and/or website, and SASE to:

Chair, Painting/New Media Search
Box 1861
Visual Art Department
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Deadline: To receive full consideration applications, should be received by January 11, 2008

For more information:
Phone Number: 401.863.2423
E-mail: Phyllis_Donnelly [at] brown.edu