Assistant Professor, History of Art and Design, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Cluster Hire (71102)


Location: Brooklyn, NY & NYC, NY

Description:
Pratt Institute invites applications for a new tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, focused on 'Diverse Voices Creating Just Futures' within the department of History of Art and Design in the School of Liberal Arts and Science. We seek applicants with a disciplinary and interdisciplinary background whose teaching and research / creative practices will advance the Institute's commitment to an education that centers on justice: 'Pratt students make decisions with consideration of their impact upon individuals, communities, and the earth. They are compelled into action to resist all forms of discrimination, inequalities, and supremacism, in order to promote just societal transformation with frameworks and tools that allow for reflection and agency' (All-Institute Learning Goals).

With this initiative, Pratt further elevates its commitment to increasing the size of its full-time faculty; to recruiting, hiring, and supporting diverse faculty; and to educating artists and creative professionals whose work has a transformative impact on the world. A top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the knowledge and experience to make a better world.

The cohort of faculty hired will join an institution that is committed to their success: Pratt's Center for Teaching and Learning, along with the Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships, will provide support for the cohort as a group and for its individual members. The Institute is also developing professional mentoring programs for all faculty, and provides additional professional development opportunities through the Association of Independent Colleges and Design (AICAD), the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and other organizations. All Pratt faculty are represented by the UFCT Local 1460 and the Academic Senate, which provides funding opportunities for professional development and academic initiatives, as well as nominating faculty for awards in teaching, research, and service.

Position Summary for History of Art and Design, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

History of Art and Design (PhD required): Focus on the digital humanities, with attention to how digital tools and research methods have contributed to re-visioning the histories of art/architecture/design, and to revising and decolonizing the curricula through which we teach these histories. Work that focuses on Brooklyn and/or Lenapehoking and Lenape cultures-and urban space and indigenous cultures more broadly-is especially welcome. The faculty member will contribute substantially to Pratt's vibrant and multi-disciplinary General Education curriculum.

About Pratt Institute

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Salary, Benefits, and Faculty Support

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $82,500 - $95,000. Pratt Institute provides a comprehensive benefits package with the flexibility to meet the varying needs of a diverse group of individual employees.

Generous Benefits:

• 403B Retirement Program
• Supplemental Retirement Account
• Tuition Benefits for Employees and Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts - commuter, medical, dependent care
• Child Care Benefit
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by Pratt
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage
• Reduced teaching load in first year (1 course release)
• Sabbatical leave, as described in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Additional Perks - free entry to select museums and cultural institutions, free use of campus recreation facilities

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a terminal degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the position for which they wish to be considered (as detailed above).
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, and a growing body of research / creative work, as well as a demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/135675

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.








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