The School of Art and Design seeks chairs for the following three departments:
Art and Design Education
Fashion Design
Film/Video
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The faculty is composed of professional artists, designers, critics, historians, and practitioners, whose works, projects, and publications are recognized and respected around the world and whose ranks include numerous recipients of prestigious awards such as the Tiffany, Fulbright, and Guggenheim fellowships.
Two major objectives guide every department. The first is an emphasis on professional skills development. The school’s students gain the techniques, skills, methodology, and vocabulary required for success as productive artists, designers, and scholars.
The second objective—imperative so that professional expertise is not simply technical training—is development of the critical judgment and historical perspective needed to become a problem solver. Art and design history, melded with studies in the liberal arts and sciences, provide the context for stimulating intellectual and creative inquiry.
In addition to the outstanding curricula and faculty, the School of Art and Design offers a diverse range of degree offerings. Art and design programs are also enriched by Pratt’s distinguished professional programs in architecture and in information and library science, all within the broader cultural campus of New York City.
RESPONSIBILITIES of the chair will include oversight of budget and course scheduling; curriculum development, program reviews, and assessment; recruitment of faculty and students; participation in fundraising and development; and establishment of linkages with relevant professional organizations and leading practitioners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Art and Design Education
We require an earned doctorate in a related field (ABD considered); at least five years of administrative management experience, preferably in higher education; a minimum of five years of college level teaching experience; and recognized standing in the field. Applicants must have proven achievement in publications and/or scholarship.
Fashion Design
We require a terminal degree in fashion design or its equivalent in a related field; at least five years of administrative management experience, preferably in higher education; a minimum of five years of college level teaching experience with the rank of associate or full professor; and recognized leadership in the field. Achievement in publications and/or scholarship is a plus.
Film/Video
Applicants must have proven professional achievement in the discipline of film/video. A record of film broadcasts and/or exhibitions is desirable; a record of publications and/or scholarship is a plus. We require a terminal degree or its equivalent in film, video or a related field; at least five years of administrative management experience, preferably in higher education; a minimum of five years of college level teaching experience with the rank of associate or full professor; and recognized standing in the field.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will continue until position is filled. Please submit your cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references electronically to:
Chair Search Committee: Art and Design Education
[email protected] – Use subject line A&D Art & Design Education Chair
Chair Search Committee: Fashion Design
[email protected] – Use subject line: A&D Fashion Design Chair
Chair Search Committee: Film/Video
[email protected] – Use subject line A&D Film/Video Chair
PRATT INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE.
