Printmaker Wanted

Deadline for applications: January 15, 2008

The Yale School of Art's Painting/Printmaking program seeks an artist to teach undergraduate - and graduate - level printmaking. Salary approximately 65,000 dollars. To begin July 1, 2008. Applicants must have a record of creative accomplishment and teaching expertise in traditional techniques (linocut, woodcut, etching, lithography, silkscreen) as well as digital and hybrid media.

The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate printmaking courses, teach drawing courses, help shape the printmaking curriculum, participate in undergraduate and graduate reviews and critiques, mentor students, and serve on academic committees. Administration and management of a very active print studio is a major component of this position. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience. Expertise in an area outside of printmaking is desirable. The appointee will be expected to continue creative and professional activities while teaching in a demanding academic environment. Applications should include: 20 images on a CD, in JPEG, GIF or PNG format. Along with that should be five paper documents: a one-page index of each image submitted, a letter of application, a current resume, a description of the ideas that inform your work and a summary of teaching experience. Provide us with the names of three people from whom letters of reference may be obtained and a self addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials.

Peter Halley and Rochelle Feinstein
Co-chairs, Painting/Printmaking Search
Yale University School of Art
PO Box 208339
New Haven, CT 06520-8339