Visiting Artist in Residence - Art/Art History
Issue date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Term: Fall 2009
Description: Wheaton College seeks to appoint an accomplished filmmaker or artist working in time-based media as Visiting Artist in Residence for the fall and spring semesters of 2009-2010. This part-time position will consist of two film-related courses to be taught, one per semester.
The appointed Visiting Artist will provide courses and workshops in creative studio-based disciplines. We are especially interested in Artists and profesors who can provide students with specialized interdisciplinary connections in filmmaking and other exciting fields of study. Some examples of this may be:
* screenwriting in conjunction with English
* acting for film in conjunction with Theatre Studies
* scoring and mixing in conjunction with Music
* documentary filmmaking in conjunction with any number of departments/programs.
More information on Wheaton's film program at www.myspace.com/wheatonfilm.
Salary: Although benefits are not offered for this rotating instructor position, total compensation for the two classes will range from $12,000 - $15,000.
To apply: All applications should be sent to the selection committee at Barbara Curtis, Department of Art & Art History, Visiting Artist in Film, Wheaton College, 26 East Main Street, Norton, MA 02766. Applications should consist of a cover letter, two proposed courses, CV, teaching evaluations (if available), and work samples on DVD.
Wheaton College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer and seeks educational excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Deadline: February 1, 2009