Assistant Professor of Studio Arts with a secondary appointment in English

The Department of Studio Arts at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Computation and new media art, beginning in the fall term of 2024. The teaching load is 2/2 plus expected services such as administrative or committee work and student mentoring.

The Studio Arts department houses a range of coursework and practices including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital creation, photography, printing and bookmaking, creative coding, and much more. We value flexible teachers who can create engaging courses that respond to the needs of our programs and to school-wide general education requirements and to non-majors interested in art as well.

As a department that values inclusive and welcoming environments in which to work and learn, we are interested in hearing from candidates whose lived experiences would prove resourceful in mentoring students of diverse backgrounds, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. This line signals a commitment from the university, college, and department to support the Studio Arts department’s continued success in recruiting undergraduate majors, developing future artists and graduate students, and serving the general education needs of our students. The school is committed to strong interdisciplinary mentoring and career development for all its faculty.

All applicants must have significant professional experience in an art exhibition and a terminal degree in a related arts field; must demonstrate evidence of excellent teaching and a commitment to undergraduate intermediate and advanced courses; must demonstrate institutional and professional engagement; and must demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion in their teaching and service. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and benefits are generous.

Applications must include the following, submitted through the University's Talent Center portal:

• Cover letter
• C.V.
• Statement on diversity (1-2 pp.) that demonstrates your track record and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion through teaching and service.
• Teaching statement
• A teaching portfolio that includes sample syllabi for two courses and at least two writing assignments or sequences (other teaching materials from these classes, such as in-class workshops, are welcome), plus student surveys for three classes
• Sample work
• Three confidential letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate’s teaching.

Please direct any questions to Evan Zajdel, Department Administrator, at ewz5@pitt.edu.

Applications must include the following: cover letter, CV, Diversity Statement, Teaching Statement, Teaching Portfolio, Sample Work, and three (3) confidential letters of recommendation.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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