POSITION:
The Department of Art, Graphic Design, and Art History at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater invites applications for the position of Department Head beginning in the 2022 Fall semester. Candidates with a specialization in one of the department’s three areas of emphasis—studio art, graphic design, and art history—are invited to apply. The successful candidate will lead the faculty in establishing a long-term vision for the department. They will have a compelling record of scholarship that will qualify them for appointment as the Vennerberg Chair in Art, an endowed position with annual research funding. The new head will have substantial teaching and administrative experience, and will offer leadership in the following areas: pursuit of research opportunities, teaching and learning at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and expansion of competitive graduate programs. The successful candidate will teach one course per year; oversee all curricular, budgetary, programming, and personnel matters; and lead the department by enhancing its reputation and visibility in the state and nation through advocacy, fundraising, outreach, and public relations. The Department Head reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Candidates must currently hold the rank of either Associate or Full Professor, and hold a terminal degree in their field. A curriculum vitae, a list of three references, recent examples of scholarship (digital images for studio and design, an article or book chapter for art history), and a cover letter demonstrating research, teaching, and administrative proficiency and sensitivity to OSU’s institutional goals relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. Applications must be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/97993. In order to receive priority consideration, applications should be received by February 15, 2022. Interviews will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will occur via ZOOM. This position is contingent upon available funding.
