Professor of Practice - Printmaking

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public research university in Houston is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Professor of Practice specializing in Printmaking. Responsibilities include teaching a 4-4 course load and serving as the area coordinator for Printmaking, alongside maintaining printmaking equipment. Candidates must have an MFA and demonstrate substantial teaching experience and a national reputation in printmaking. This position offers a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students.
• Evidence of research and scholarly activity, including establishing a national reputation.
• Master printer experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4-4 course load.
• Serve as area coordinator for Printmaking.
• Maintain and operate all printmaking equipment and spaces.
• Maintain and operate all printmaking equipment and spaces.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Master printer skills

Research and scholarly activity

Education

MFA

Tools

Printmaking equipment

Job description

Department: School of Art

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The School of Art in the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston is seeking applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, Professor of Practice with expertise in Printmaking. Professors of Practice teach a 4-4 course load. The person serving in this role will receive 2 course releases (1 in each long semester) in exchange for substantial service work, including serving as area coordinator for Printmaking, maintenance and operations of all printmaking equipment and spaces, and other responsibilities as assigned.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned, including but not limited to Silkscreen, Lithography, Intaglio, and Printmaking Studio.

Candidates should have extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should provide evidence of research and scholarly activity, including the establishment of a national reputation, experience as a master printer, and recognition of the candidate’s printmaking skills.

MFA required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4-4 course load.
• Receive 2 course releases (1 in each long semester) in exchange for service work.
• Serve as area coordinator for Printmaking.
• Maintain and operate all printmaking equipment and spaces.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

MFA required.

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• CV
• Contact information for three references (letters will be requested for finalists only)

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.