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Assistant Professor of Art or Communication
Posted: October 1, 2008
Contact Information
| Company Name: | Loras College |
| Job Location: |
Information and Administrative Offices 1450 Alta Vista DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
Job Details
| Job Category: | Education |
| Job Type: | Employee |
| Job Status: | Full Time |
| Shift: | First Shift |
| Pay: | To be discussed at time of interview. |
| Min. Education: | Doctorate |
| Benefits: | Health Insurance |
| Dental Insurance | |
| Vision Insurance | |
| Life Insurance | |
| Retirement Plan | |
| Paid Vacation | |
| Paid Sick Leave | |
| Paid Holidays | |
| Tuition Reimbursment | |
| Num. Positions: | 1 |
Job Description
Position Summary: The Integrated Visual Arts (IVA) program at Loras College seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position. The IVA program is an intradisciplinary major program which combines art and design and extends their applications and use to interactive media. The successful candidate will have academic and/or professional experience in the areas of interactive media, art, and design. Teaching responsibilities include course instruction in: web design, video art and sound design. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite 3, including After Effects, Dreamweaver and Flash as well as Apple Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro and DVD Studio Pro is required. The successful candidate is expected to teach in the General Education program of the College.Education and Experience: M.F.A. or Ph.D. is required.Compensation: Commensurate with qualification, education and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, tuition remission program, family membership in Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.Division of Communication & Fine Arts: Consists of 15 full-time faculty teaching the disciplines of IVA, Media Studies, Music, Public Relations and Theatre.THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution with preprofessional and career preparation and dedicated to high academic, ethical and moral standards. The student body consists of approximately 1,600 students, over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College and respect the College’s Catholic tradition. The college is a wireless, laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich, interdisciplinary science courses for the general education curriculum. THE COMMUNITY. Loras College’s 60 acre campus is located on one of Dubuque’s highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque’s population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque’s unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities, and in addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry. Loras College is a Catholic, four-year liberal arts, coeducational institution of approximately 1,600 students. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the college and to respect its Catholic tradition.Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact, Chairperson, IVA Search Committee, Dr. Mary Carol Harris at (563) 588-7820 or [email protected].Application PROCEDURE: Send 20 examples (digital images or DVD) of your work and student work (each), cover letter, vitae, philosophy of teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation to: Assistant Professor of Art Search Committee, c/o Dr. Mary Carol Harris, Loras College, Box 230, 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA 52004-0178.
AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Information and Administrative Offices 1450 Alta Vista DUBUQUE, IA 52001 |
