UBC, one of the largest and most distinguished universities in Canada, has excellent resources for scholarly research and artistic practice. The visual art program partners with strong art history and curatorial studies programs to provide unique studio programs for its graduate and undergraduate students. The department is also associated with a leading contemporary art gallery, the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, and the internationally recognized Museum of Anthropology. For more information on the department visit http://www.ahva.ubc.ca .
The Department seeks an individual who pursues studio practice against a strong background of contemporary, art historical and theoretical concerns. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, exhibition, graduate supervision, teaching and service. Demonstrating excellence in innovative pedagogical approaches is essential. An ability to form interdisciplinary collaborations (with other departments and institutions) is also an asset.
The candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:
• an MFA degree or equivalent;
• an active national and international exhibition record, including catalogue publications on his or her work;
• demonstrated potential for high quality research and teaching at all levels from foundation to graduate;
• strong commitment to administrative responsibilities and curriculum development;
• a serious engagement with contemporary art practice, theory and critical discourse;
Applicants must submit the following:
A letter of application including a statement of artistic, research and teaching philosophies; visual documentation of current work (for example, CD-ROM to a maximum of 30 images, DVD of no longer than 12 minutes, or URL); relevant publications and exhibitions including authored works and reviews; detailed CV; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and three confidential letters of reference (either included in the application, or sent under separate cover).
The applications and inquiries should be addressed to:
Professors John O’Brian and Catherine Soussloff, Co-Chairs, Visual Art Search Committee, Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, University of British Columbia, 403-6333 Memorial Road, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z2, Canada.
Deadline: Applications and all supporting materials must be received by December 1, 2009.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Candidates from this group are encouraged to self-identify. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
