POSITION: Assistant Professor of Art in Studio Art. Full-time. Probationary appointment leading to tenure decision. To teach all levels of Painting and Drawing, including 2-D design and foundations. Literate in electronic media. Service on committees and other responsibilities expected.

SALARY: $42,000

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MFA in Studio Art with emphasis in Painting & Drawing. Exhibiting artist. University-level teaching experience beyond TA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Commitment to painting and drawing as demonstrated by national or regional exhibition record and creative work. Conversant in contemporary issues of theory and aesthetics, especially as they relate to painting and drawing and an ability to teach related courses. Teaching experience at the graduate level. Knowledge of digital media and its application to the artistic process and instruction. Collegiality.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All application materials must be received by Friday, December 15, 2006.

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 13, 2007

APPLICATION: 1. Signed letter of application; 2. Resume; 3. Statement of teaching philosophy; 4. 20 examples of creative work in slides or CD/DVD cross formatted for MAC/PC; 5. Names and complete addresses (mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address) of three recommenders. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials. Send to: Jim Jacob, Chair, Painting and Drawing Search Committee, Department of Art and Art History, MSC04 2560, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001.

Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.

The University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a city of 600,000 on the Rio Grande at an altitude of 5,200 feet. Albuquerque’s many cultures give the city a fascinating mix in terms of its history, arts, cuisine, languages, and values. The University of New Mexico is a large, diverse state university with a faculty of over 3,000 serving approximately 32,700 students. The Department of Art and Art History offers the B.A., B.A.F.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. degrees.

The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.