Department of Visual Arts - YORK UNIVERSITY

The Department of Visual Arts invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Canadian Art History/Curatorial Studies at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2004. All positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.

The Visual Arts Department of York University is one of the leaders in art history and art practice in Canada. Recent renovations of undergraduate studio spaces, expansion of the MFA studios, and a visual art study centre are contributing to the growth of the department. The department is committed to teaching critical issues in art and art history, and to the ongoing development of programs in all studies and studio areas.

Applicants should specialize in historical and contemporary Canadian Art History and Curatorial Studies. The position involves graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching and research.

Requirements: MA required, Ph.D preferred; strong commitment to graduate supervision and the Diploma in Curatorial Studies, administrative duties and responsibilities. Candidates should show excellence in teaching and in scholarly and/or curatorial research and publication.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications

Affirmative Action Statement: York University has an Affirmative Action Program with respect to its faculty and librarian appointments. The designated groups are: women, racial/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal peoples. Persons in these groups must self-identify in order to participate in the Affirmative Action Program. The Department of Visual Arts welcomes applications from persons in these groups. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at: http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/ or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 31, 2004

A letter of application with current, detailed curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, recent course outlines and teaching evaluations, one or two recent publications, the names, emails and addresses of three referees should be sent to:

Brenda Hicks, Secretary
Tenure Stream Search Committee
Department of Visual Arts
Faculty of Fine Arts
Room 232, GCFA
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
Fax: 416 736 5875
E-mail: bhicks@yorku.ca