Associate Professor of Practice in Visual Arts

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Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 260-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008.  The university also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education.  Student housing is available in New Cairo.  Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and the Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy programs of GAPP are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and administration (NASPAA).  The AUC libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the university's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs.  AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, all faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description:

The Visual Arts Program, Department of the Arts, at the American University in Cairo is seeking applications for an Associate Professor of Practice in Studio Practices (Visual Art). Preferred candidates will have an interdisciplinary art practice across a range of media, with experience in innovative creative activity and an active engagement with contemporary issues in art. An interest and/or experience in the region is encouraged. The selected applicant will begin in the Fall of 2025. 

The candidate is expected to teach 6 courses per year (3 per semester) including advanced multi-disciplinary studio sequence courses and foundation courses such as Art Foundation and Introduction to Time-Based Media. The position also carries service responsibilities at the department, school, and university levels. Candidates with experience in and familiarity with the North American higher educational system are preferred.  The initial appointment of four years is renewable after successful review.  The successful candidate will be expected to pursue and maintain an active agenda of creative work and/or scholarship, a program of excellence in teaching, and service to the department and the university.

Requirements:

Applicants should have: an MFA, terminal degree, or equivalent in Studio Practice in Visual Art; a minimum 5 years of university-level teaching experience and professional experience in a multi-disciplinary arts, liberal arts educational system; and extensive experience with research-based contemporary art and new media studio practices. 

The successful candidate will teach all levels (introductory, intermediate, and advanced) and should, therefore, have a command of art history, theory, and practice. Experience with cross-disciplinary practice, research, and collaboration is essential. 

Evidence of extensive and successful scholarship and professional practice, including experience in various media, exhibitions, and production environments, is required. Applicants with knowledge and experience in Egyptian and Middle Eastern contemporary art practices and some experience in academic administrative work are especially encouraged.

Additional Information:

Priority will be given to applications received by January 31, 2025 . 

For any questions regarding the position please contact: elizabeth.rauh@aucegypt.edu

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the following documents through the online AUC application portal:

a) Cover Letter outlining your interest in joining AUC, your ongoing scholarship and professional practice and your experience in the field of Visual Arts education;
b) C.V.;
c) Artist Portfolio;
d) Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
e) Completed Personnel Information Form;

Applicants should also have at least three referees familiar with your professional background send confidential recommendation letters directly to: arts@aucegypt.edu  

*Finalists will be asked to provide a portfolio of their students' studio practice projects.

URL: www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies