Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Painting and Drawing

Company: Asian American Arts Alliance
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Painting and DrawingThe School of the Art Institute of Chicago36 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60603DeadlineRollingPostedThe Department of Painting and Drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor. 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 ProfileThe Department of Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is an open and pluralistic community of artists with a strong commitment to painting and drawing's various discourses and histories, and to experimentation. The collection of the Art Institute of Chicago is the highlight of the Department's curricular fieldwork. The department has a diverse faculty of more than 70 working artists.Tenure-track faculty teach a range of undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate-level classes within the Department of Painting and Drawing, including working with MFA students on a tutorial basis. In some cases, a faculty member may also occasionally teach in collaboration with other departments within the context of an interdisciplinary art school. The faculty member will teach in areas that contribute to the general curricular goals of the department as well as in their area of specialization; take a leadership role in forging the future of the department and the school; participate in student advising, admissions events, committee work, and special projects; contribute to the SAIC community through ongoing curricular development; and participate in departmental administration 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.Degree tracks include the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio; BFA with Emphasis in Art Education or Writing; BA degrees in Art History and Visual and Critical Studies; Master of Architecture; Master of Design (MDes) in Designed Objects; MFA in Fashion, Body, and Garment; MFA in Studio or Writing; MA degrees in Arts Administration; Art Education; Art History, Theory, and Criticism; Art Therapy; Teaching; Visual and Critical Studies; and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Art Institute of Chicago, including both the school and the museum, is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on an individual's abilities and qualifications. The Art Institute of Chicago does not tolerate unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or former military status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in its programs and activities, public accommodations or employment practices. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator Lakeview Building, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 12th floor, Chicago, IL 60603, 312.499.4165, title9@saic.eduFor further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the Office for Civil Rights Discrimination for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 800.421.3481.Requests for AccommodationsSAIC provides reasonable accommodations during the interview process for candidates with disabilities in adherence with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you need an accommodation to participate in an interview, please contact Molly Roth Scranton, Associate Director of Faculty Affairs, at mscranton@saic.edu .RequirementsQualificationsMFA degree in Painting and Drawing or a terminal degree in other relevant fields of study is preferred. A minimum of two years of teaching experience or its equivalent and a strong national and international exhibition record and related professional activities are required. Artists whose studio practice incorporates painting and drawing or its extended field are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of contemporary critical and theoretical issues in art and culture is expected. The ability to communicate with undergraduate and graduate students on multiple levels is essential, as is engaged participation in an ongoing conversation about the evolution and future of artistic disciplines and the department. 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 and practices in the field. They seek candidates with the knowledge and aptitude to teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates should demonstrate their experience with, or aptitude for, departmental administration as service will be expected.Application InstructionsApplication ProceduresApplicants are encouraged to apply by Tuesday, January 21, 2025 for full consideration. Please submit application materials via https://saicfaculty.slideroom.com/#/Login . You will be asked to create an account after which time you may complete the application, which consists of fill-in fields and required documents to upload. You are encouraged to begin the application well before the priority deadline.Complete the fields for educational background; current position; and contact information for three professional references.Please convert all word documents into PDFs before uploading. Required files to upload include:--- cover letter stating your interests and qualifications
--- resume or curriculum vitae

--- statement of teaching philosophy including details on how your teaching has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, gender, and/or socio-economic backgrounds that are underrepresented in your academic field

--- statement of research and practice
--- documentation of a selection of professional work
--- 2 examples of course syllabiAll applicants for this position must complete and sign a Prior Workplace Conduct Declaration as part of their initial application materials in order to be considered as a candidate and sign a release authorizing SAIC to conduct a misconduct reference check should the candidate ultimately be selected as a finalist for the position.
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