The School of Art & Art History at the University of Oklahoma seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level working in technology-based art and digital culture. The Media Art program prefers a candidate with experience in one or more of the following areas: internet art, interactive art, programming for interactive or virtual environments, technology related performance and/or installation. We welcome individuals who demonstrate conceptual sophistication, contextual sensibilities and a multidisciplinary orientation to teach both undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will be expected to be actively involved in teaching, research and creative activity, as well as service to the School, University and professional community.

Specific requirements include an MFA or equivalent degree and a demonstrated record of creative activities. Teaching experience beyond the graduate level is preferred.


Qualifications:
•MFA or equivalent
•Three years of university/college teaching experience in media education desirable
•Competency in one or more of the following areas: internet art, interactive art, programming for interactive or virtual environments, technology related performance and/or installation
•The successful applicant must also demonstrate a commitment to media art education, ongoing professional creative research, teaching and curriculum development and excellent communication skills
•Demonstrative ability to organize, coordinate and work with a diverse faculty
•Ability to develop a curriculum appropriate to digital arts

Application Requirements:
•Letter of Application
•Curriculum Vitae
•Statement of Teaching Philosophy
•Examples of Applicant's recent work (w/ descriptions)
•Examples of recent Student work (w/ descriptions), if applicable
Work may be submitted on Mac and Windows compatible CD/DVD (please do not submit discs with adhesive labels)
•Examples of course materials including syllabi and assignments specific to technology based art classes
•SASE
•Must include name, title and contact information for three professional references

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Andrew L. Strout
Chair of the Media Search Committee
University of Oklahoma School of Art & Art History
520 Parrington Oval, Room 202
Norman OK, 73109

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply, OU is an EOE/AA employer