The Ohio State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Art
Art and Technology

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Art, focused in technology-based practices. Full time, tenure track position. Service and committee work expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: M.F.A. degree. Significant art and technology-based background with commitment to conceptual inquiry. An active professional creative practice, including a record of exhibitions/presentations/projects beyond the local, regional level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Accomplishments in one or more of the following art practices: network/web-based forms, moving image (video/film/animation), computational/interactive media, sound/performance installation, tactical media, emerging and/or hybrid forms. Fluency in the conceptual and historical frameworks of contemporary new media art is important. Successful candidates will be able to integrate their digital art practice with other fine art and/or academic disciplines in a manner relevant to broader culture. University-level teaching experience beyond the terminal degree preferred.

Special consideration may be given to applicants who are open to collaborative or interdisciplinary projects. This position will require a commitment to teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses and creating a critical and experimental teaching environment. Previous experience in curricular development, mentoring students, and service on graduate committees is a plus.

Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, a CD or DVD of 20 examples of your work (include images and time-based media, as appropriate), thumbnail printouts of the work represented, 20 images of your students' work, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of three references to: Art and Technology Search Committee, The Ohio State University, Department of Art, 146 Hopkins Hall, 128 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All application materials must be received by October 29th, 2010.

APPOINTMENT DATE: August, 2011

Questions? Contact Ken Rinaldo or Amy Youngs