Queens College, City University of New York

Assistant Professor of Art Education

Queens College s Department of Secondary Education & Youth Services is seeking an assistant professor of Art Education. The department offers initial and professional certification programs in preK 12 education. Duties include teaching, research, and guidance duties, with shared responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD.degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with an in-depth knowledge in three or more of the following areas: teaching grades K 12 art in multicultural, urban, and culturally diverse schools; college teaching in K 12 art education; implementation or administration of standards-based pre-service teacher education programs; grant writing; funding in art education in urban settings; hands-on experience with art-based multimedia technologies; and/or commitment to student-centered instruction.

Compensation: $42,873 $74,133, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits: CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.

How to Apply: Closing date for applications is March 10, 2010. Please send letter of application addressing qualifications, research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, CV, samples of publications/scholarly writing and list of three professional references by regular mail or email to:

Dr. Eleanor Armour-Thomas, Chair
Department of Secondary Education & Youth Services
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, New York 11367-1597

Eleanor.armour-thomas@qc.cuny.edu

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