Appointment Part-Time Lecturer in Art Practice

Position Description

Requirement

Yale-NUS College is a highly selective liberal arts and science college in Singapore.  Co-founded by Yale University and the National University of Singapore, the College is committed to excellence in research and teaching within a full residential programme that integrates living and learning. Its curriculum educates students in Asian and Western intellectual traditions as well as current scientific thought.

The College is seeking to hire a part-time Lecturer position in “Art Practice”, which is one of three curricular tracks in the Arts & Humanities major (which is one of four majors in the Division of Humanities at Yale-NUS College). This position is for one-year, starting in Academic Year 2022 -2023, renewable for up to two (2) additional years.

The successful candidate is expected to teach two (2) courses in the area of Art Practice and show strong commitment to teaching arts practice in an undergraduate liberal arts context, and to have demonstrable experience in any one, or in any combination, of the following areas of expertise: (1) graphic arts and motion graphics; (2) visual communication and information design; (3) studio arts; (4) contemporary arts practices.

Applicants should have a relevant PhD or MFA. A clear ability at and passion for undergraduate education is essential.

The College offer competitive salaries that are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure

Applications should consist of the following: a cover letter explaining why the position at Yale-NUS is of interest; a full curriculum vitae; a statement on teaching experience and teaching philosophy (and student feedback if available); an art practice narrative;  and three reference letters (to be submitted by the reference writers via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20510) and other relevant documents.

Applications should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20510. Review of applications will begin on January 1st, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials by the stipulated deadline in order to receive full consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For general enquiries, please email: facultyrecruitment@yale-nus.edu.sg.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yale-NUS College achieves excellence through the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusivity, equity, and global engagement. We encourage applications by diverse individuals with a demonstrated commitment to these values. For more information about the College, please visit https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg.

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Candidates should understand that by sharing information with Yale-NUS, they authorise the College to use their personal data for the purposes of this application. The College will not use their data for other purposes and ensure that their data remains secure and confidential.