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Chairperson of History of Art and Design
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY, United States
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Chair of the Department of the History of Art and Design (HAD) oversees the curriculum, faculty, and day-to-day operations of the department of 7 full-time and 30 part-time faculty.
HAD includes two undergraduate programs: a BA and a BFA in the History of Art and Design; one graduate program—an MS in History of Art and Design; and, two dual degree programs—an MS/MFA in the History of Art and Design/Fine Arts, and an MS/MS in the History of Art and Design/Information and Library Sciences. In addition, the department offers a Certificate in Museum Studies, and a minor in the History of Art and Design.
The chair will assume intellectual and administrative leadership of a faculty drawn to Pratt by the opportunity to work in the interdisciplinary environment of a top-rated college of art, design, and architecture, and to teach students who are often highly creative, as well as academically well prepared. The chair will be a person who embraces the intellectual and creative mission of the department, and who is able to clearly articulate a vision for the liberal arts in the 21st century. Pratt is an internationally recognized school of architecture, art, design, and information science, which draws students from diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds. The Institute is located on a 25-acre campus in the historic Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the ranks of our faculty and students and creating an inclusive, multicultural climate.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise and develop the department's curriculum and educational programs, seeking opportunities to include perspectives of diverse cultures; communicate with the faculty curriculum committee.
• Develop and maintain assessment instruments, including program reviews, and lead departmental efforts in accreditation.
• Develop the department's budget and advocate for the needs of the department.
• Recruit, interview, supervise, evaluate, and mentor new faculty members.
• Supervise and mentor faculty; evaluate tenure track faculty and faculty requests for promotion, tenure, and change of status.
• Organize course and faculty scheduling in compliance with the faculty union contract.
• Communicate with faculty and students on a regular basis; hold multiple faculty meetings throughout the year.
• Teach at least one class each semester.
• Advise students; serve as final reader of Master’s theses; supervise and organize Graduate Student Master’s Symposium.
• Oversee the functioning of the department’s classroom facilities.
• Serve on school and Institute committees.
• Carry out special projects as assigned by the Dean.
• Perform all other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
A Ph.D. in the History of Art and/or Design, or a complementary field is required.
Experience:
Applicants must have at least 2 years of academic administrative experience and a minimum of 5 years of college level teaching experience, as well as a strong record of scholarly accomplishment. Preference will be given to candidates who hold the academic rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure.
Skills:
Demonstrated strong administrative and interpersonal skills as well as a demonstrated level of inter-cultural competence and ability to work well with diverse populations are essential.
SALARY is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
TO APPLY:
Review of applications to begin November 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit your C.V., cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references apply using the apply "button" below.
PRATT INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE.