Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Art and Performance (Art History and Theory Scholar)

Description

Arizona State University’s (ASU) New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (NCIAS), the School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (SHArCS), and the Interdisciplinary Art and Performance (IAP) Program invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with expertise in 20th- and 21st-century Art Theory/History and in one or more of the following areas:  interdisciplinary theory, performance, digital media, interactive art, sound art, art games, media criticism, visual art, and/or cultural studies.

We seek a scholar whose research falls within the purview of interdisciplinarity, new media, performance, humanities, cultural studies, and social practice. Candidates should have the ability to critique various categories of social and/or cultural interaction through their creative practice and provide a framework for students to experiment with and revise prevailing distinctions between creative and intellectual fields while engaging in open dialogue about topics in contemporary art and life. The candidate should have an ability to teach history and theory in several areas of art reflecting, complementing, and possibly expanding our existing offerings of interdisciplinary art production including: digital art, installation, printmaking, art games, sound art, performing arts, and other media, including familiarity with systems of knowledge outside of the field of art. Candidates must be invested in art history and aesthetic theory as forms of critical inquiry, integrating research and interdisciplinary problem-solving.

The IAP program enables students to develop intellectual and creative strengths for future careers that revolve around contemporary art and culture. IAP facilitates individual educational and professional goals specific to each student, often combining critical thinking, problem solving, and conceptual development with other academic areas, such as the humanities, digital arts, performance, philosophy, psychology, humanities, and cultural studies. The program facilitates making in the form of interdisciplinary exchanges and collaborations.

Teaching will encompass the entire curricular range, from introductory courses for both prospective majors and general education students to intermediate and advanced courses focused on connecting material and immaterial art practices with current issues and theory. The successful candidate will be able to offer students sustained access and rigorous exposure to interdisciplinary art practices in order to stimulate open consideration of the role of art in communities. Other areas would necessarily include: the nature of audience-artist relationships; the blurring of disciplinary boundaries; the potential for creative practice in political mobilization; and the role of art in society and across the arts, humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences within a liberal arts curriculum.  Since we serve immersion and online students in the IAP program, it is preferred that the successful candidate has experience and/or interest in online education.

The candidate will be expected to collaborate and contribute effectively within our community with a strong commitment to facilitating access and supporting ASU’s charter https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/about/asu-charter-mission-and-goals. ASU’s faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

About the School:

The School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies (SHArCS) at the New College invites students to think critically about the human experience and communicate effectively while working within, outside, and across the boundaries of traditional liberal arts disciplines. At SHArCS, our goal is to develop thoughtful leaders who use critical and creative thinking to solve problems and find ways to make the world a better place.

About the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences:

At ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, we take pride in breaking down disciplinary barriers, cultivating an environment where innovative research flourishes. Our faculty are not just educators; they are trailblazers in their fields, consistently expanding the frontiers of knowledge. We invite you to join this dynamic community, where you will lead and engage in pioneering projects that redefine academic excellence.

Our interdisciplinary approach offers you unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining our faculty, you’re not just advancing your career; you’re shaping the future of education and research in meaningful w