Special Appointment Video Faculty
Photography and Digital Filmmaking Department
Kansas City Art Institute, a national leader in visual arts education, is accepting nominations and applications for a full-time video instructor in the college’s Photography and Digital Filmmaking Department. The start date will be August 15th 2008 and the position is non-tenure track. This special appointment is a one-year position to be held while the college conducts a national search during 2008/2009 for appointment to the core faculty for 2009/2010. The special appointment will have opportunity to apply for the regular position, which is anticipated to go into affect beginning in the fall 2009.
The successful candidate will teach in a strongly innovative program emphasizing interdisciplinary and experimental approaches to art making and teaching. The appointee must have a thorough knowledge of video production techniques including off-line and digital non-linear editing with Final Cut Pro, audio editing and sound design with Pro Tools. Experience with computer-based art, multimedia authoring, and After/Effects is necessary. With grounding in history and contemporary art theory, the successful candidate will be capable of teaching introduction to video in the sophomore year, the Advanced Work-shops, Studio Seminars and electives.
The successful candidate must have demonstrated professional achievement, hold the MFA degree (or equivalent) and college level teaching experience. Women artists and artists’ diverse ethnicity are encouraged to consider this opportunity.
Kansas City Art Institute is an accredited and independent four-year college of art and design founded in 1885, and located in the cultural heart of metropolitan Kansas City. The college enrolls approximately 650 undergraduate students drawn from throughout the United States and several other countries.
The position will remain open until filled. Applicants should send: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and a list of three references. Also include electronic media of your personal video work. Submit application to:
Kansas City Art Institute
Video Special Appointment
c/o Human Resources
4415 Warwick Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64111-1874
Kansas City Art Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer