Faculty Positions

Assistant Professor - Fine Arts

Franklin Pierce University seeks to fill a full-time Assistant Professor – Fine Arts position at its undergraduate College at Rindge, NH for the 2010-2011 academic year.

This position requires teaching all levels of painting and drawing, including watercolor and oil or acrylic painting, in an undergraduate fine arts program. The successful candidate will display a mastery of painting and drawing techniques, and a thorough grasp of the relevant art historical and contemporary contexts. Interest in K-12 art education and/or experience in teaching other studio courses including basic design are desirable. All faculty are expected to teach in the University’s distributed education curriculum, advise students, contribute to college service, and maintain a program of scholarly/creative work in their discipline.

Prior successful college teaching experience is required, as is a demonstrable commitment to undergraduate education and learning. An M.F.A. is required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of application; curriculum vitae; contact information for three references; copies of transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this stage); a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and slides, CD or printouts of selected personal and student work. Send materials to the Human Resource Department – Fine Arts Search via U.S. Mail: Franklin Pierce University, 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461-0060; via fax at 603.899.4326; or via email at hrdept@franklinpierce.edu or online at www.franklinpierce.edu. EOE