John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a leading public college within the City University of New York (CUNY) system, invites applicants for the position of
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, Department of Art and Music.

Located steps from Lincoln Center at the cultural heart of New York City, with 12,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, John Jay College offers 21 majors and 7 master s programs and houses two doctoral programs. John Jay is a liberal arts college with a specialized mission in criminal justice, forensic psychology, forensic science, public service, and related areas. Under the leadership of its fourth president, Jeremy Travis, John Jay College is undergoing a transformation that includes unprecedented faculty hiring, new undergraduate majors, including many in the humanities, and master s programs, and a new 600,000 square foot building ready for occupancy in 2011.

This position performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.

PhD in Latin American art history and/or curatorial/Museum Studies, evidence of scholarly achievement in Latin American art, and demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching is required. The ideal candidate will have curatorial experience and will be able to develop both museum studies and art history curriculum utilizing the John Jay galleries. Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching and to develop and maintain an active research and publications agenda. Duties include teaching both introductory and advanced art history courses; and taking a leadership role in directing the John Jay College galleries. Must also be able to perform departmental and college service, conduct student advisement, and engage in ongoing original scholarship.

Submit the following:

1. A letter of application containing a description of your research and your curatorial accomplishments and goals;
   
2. A description of your teaching philosophy;
   
3. Curriculum Vitae;
   
4. Three letters of recommendation
   

by closing date to:

Lisa Farrington
Chair, Department of Art Music
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
899 Tenth Avenue, Suite 325
New York, NY 10019

For more information about this position please visit our website at www.jjay.cuny.edu/jobs

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