This person will be responsible for the oversight of the Photo Digital Printlab. Should be knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of Epson large format printers including the use of RIP software. Should be knowledgeable about issues in contemporary art, the current state of the field in fine art photography, core concepts of digital media and digital art. Should be capable of teaching in a range of studio arts areas using both traditional photography, and digital photography. Must exemplify excellent teaching and have high technological proficiency integrating software and the visual arts. At least two years of college level teaching experience preferred. MFA or terminal degree required.

The Sage Colleges, located in the Capital Region of New York State, include Russell Sage College for Women, and the coeducational Sage College of Albany and Sage Graduate School. The Capital Region, New York State’s Tech Valley, located between the beautiful Adirondack and Catskill mountains, has a rich cultural and educational environment as well as endless outdoor recreation year round. Boston, Montreal and New York City are within easy reach.

Salary dependent on qualifications and experience; generous benefits package includes tuition waiver for employee and dependents.  Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

 Applications must be received by July15th. Submit a CV, letter of intent, list of three professional references with phone, email, and address. Include a SASE for return of materials. Also send a portfolio with 20 images of own work and at least 10 images of student work. Electronic delivery of all materials is preferred.

The Sage Colleges
Sally Packard, Chair, Department of Visual Arts
packaj@sage.edu

For additional information about position and qualifications, visit the Employment section of the Sage website, www.sage.edu and click on faculty positions.

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Director & Chief Curator, BUAG
Tracking Code (5230/F169)

Boston University is seeking an individual who will serve as Director and Chief Curator of the Boston University Art Gallery (http://www.bu.edu/art/), overseeing contemporary and historical visual arts exhibitions, general operations and fiscal affairs. The individual will supervise one professional employee, a part-time security assistant, and several student staff members.  S/he will mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students in curatorial skills, installation design and writing projects .S/he will conceive, develop and promote exhibition and educational projects, manage, edit and contribute essays to gallery publications and write catalogue copy.

S/he will teach a curatorial course or seminar, depending on qualifications.

We are looking for someone to work collaboratively with the faculty and students of the Art History Department of the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Visual Arts of the College of Fine Arts and to provide leadership and strategic planning for all Boston University Art Gallery exhibition and educational projects.

Requirements: Minimum MA or MFA; PhD preferred; (at least 3-5 years) of curatorial experience is required.

Deadline: October 1, 2009

Send cover letter, resume, and names and addresses of at least three references to the attention of:

Associate Provost Hannelore Glaser, Chair
Boston University Art Gallery Director Search Committee
1 Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215

Apply online: www.bu.edu/hr/jobs

Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Assistant Professor of Digital Media Arts

Virginia Intermont College
Bristol, VA
Assistant Professor of Digital Media Arts

PROGRAM:
The Department of Photography and Digital Imaging at Virginia Intermont College is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in digital media arts beginning in August 2009.  Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in photo-based digital imaging, web design and application, digital Audio/Video production, general multimedia and advanced Macintosh computing. The Photography and Digital Imaging department, which currently consists of five faculty, offers a B.A or B.F.A. degree that includes traditional photography, digital imaging and media application. There are currently approximately 90 majors in the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate is a digital image-maker with professional experience and thorough knowledge of required computer technologies. We are seeking an educator who will encourage conceptual and aesthetic innovation through process development, while teaching students about practical client and industry needs. The candidate will have expertise on the Macintosh platform and also in using the latest Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Lightroom and iLife applications. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will make a valuable contribution to the development of the program through building relationships and liaising with the local industry, contributing to the internship program and promoting the department at all levels. S/he will encourage students to consider their future careers within a local, regional and international context and ensure that they are equipped to take up this challenge.

REQUIRED

• M.F.A. / M.A. in Visual Communications, Digital or New Media, Photography
  
• Advanced experience with the Macintosh computer platform including troubleshooting and maintenance
  
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office and Apple iLife
  
• Experience with web-server management, web-site maintenance, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP/MySQL CMS applications
  
• Evidence of visual communication design proficiency
  
• Evidence of web design proficiency
  
• Evidence of the potential for teaching effectiveness
  
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED:

• Substantive record of professional experience in web and print design
• Substantive record of teaching visual communications at the university/college level

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest along with a statement of teaching philosophy, current curriculum vitae, academic transcript(s), and contact information for three references to: Anne W. Shumaker, Provost, Virginia Intermont College, 1013 Moore Street, Bristol, VA  24201, or via e-mail at anneshumaker@vic.edu.

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