Glass Society of Ireland

LECTURER REQUIRED, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE, USA

SIU Carbondale - School of Art and Design - is seeking a 50% FTE Lecturer (non-tenure-track) in Glass. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a two-semester term appointment (Spring Semester 1st January – 15th May 2012; Fall Semester 16th August – 31st December 2012)

Qualifications required: MFA degree in Studio Glass with previous college level teaching experience in glass area. Applicants must exhibit proficiency in teaching a variety of advanced level studio glassart and concepts at advanced college level. Applicants must be proficient with organizing and maintaining a glass studio to include hot glass, kiln and cold glass working facilities. The applicant must show evidence of a strong commitment to personal research.

Duties: Responsibilities will include teaching two glass courses per semester along with maintaining office hours, supervising and organising the glass studio facilities. The successful candidate will also oversee the students who study in the Glass Program with the faculty in the area.

Application Deadline: 14th November 2011 or until filled.
To apply send letter of application, curriculum vitae, artist statement, statement of teaching philosophy, names of three references, twenty images of personal work and transcript to:
Jiyong Lee, Associate Professor
Chair of Glass Search Committee
School of Art and Design
Mail Code 4301
SIU Carbondale
1100 S. Normal Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
USA