Received by List HQ with request to forward to interested parties so here goes. -------------------------------- begin -------------------------------------- Position Title: Head, Department of Art Associate/Full Professor, Tenure track, starting August 2004 The Department of Art at Texas A&M University - Commerce is pleased to announce an opening for Head of the Department of Art beginning August 2004. The appointment is a tenure track position, Associate/Full professor with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Texas A&M University is a senior public institution with an academic enrollment of approximately 8, 000 students. Commerce is located 65 miles northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The Department of Art enjoys a strong reputation both regionally and nationally. Our alumni have compiled an exceptional record of success and the department maintains a special relationship with many of the leading advertising agencies and photography studios in Dallas in the placement of interns and graduates. The Department of Art will be moving into a newly renovated building that will house the Studio Arts programs starting in the spring of 2004. There will be representatives at the CAA Annual Conference in February. Description: Nine-month appointment, summer contract available. Responsibilities split between administration, teaching, and creative/scholarly research. Head administers 9 full-time faculty, 10-14 adjuncts, 2 staff. Head oversees, coordinates and supports five undergraduate curriculum areas: Fine Arts, Photography, Communication Arts including the state's first BFA degree in New Media, Art History, and Art Education; and the Graduate Program. Administrative Responsibilities: Facilities management including overseeing the Communication Arts program located in Dallas, fiscal management, course scheduling, curriculum development, evaluation of faculty, promoting faculty development, recruitment, advisement, fundraising, alumni relations. Teaching Responsibilities: Determined by Department's programmatic needs and the Head's interests and expertise. Participation in the Graduate program is required. Qualifications: Terminal degree (MFA / PhD). Administrative experience in higher education. University level teaching experience. Application requirements: Review process will begin on January 15, 2004 and will continue until position is filled. *Letter of application discussing qualifications and administrative philosophy *Statement of teaching philosophy *Current vitae noting experience in administration, teaching, service, and creative/scholarly activities *Appropriate evidence of scholarly or creative activity (i.e. portfolio, publications) *Slides or CD's of student work (if applicable) *List of at least three references. Include address, telephone number and e-mail address *Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts *SASE for return of materials Send Application to: Department of Art Search Committee Department of Art Texas A&M University-Commerce P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, TX 75429-3011 Full position description posted on our web page: http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/vpaa/employment/mainpage.htm Texas A&M University-Commerce is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
