Department of Art & Art History

 

Position Title: Lecturer, Graphic Design Production

Position Description: To Teach a class in Graphic Design Production that will compliment other Graphic Design (I, II, III) classes. The course will cover areas of design production ranging from digital pre-press to paper and its use and specification, pagination, binding, and many other aspects of printing, from spot to process. This class would involve hands-on projects, in-class lectures, guest lecturers, field trips, written exams on terminology, etc. Position starts Winter Semester.
Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years experience in some area of Graphic Design production. M.A. preferred. Some teaching experience preferred.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts Building, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499; 816-235-1501.
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Description: The Department of Art & Art History has a number of openings for artists and art historians with sufficient background and experience to work with full-time faculty in a variety of capacities. These duties include assisting with resarch, advising duties, occasional lectures, coordination of speakers and some occasional office support services.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree with preference given to candidates with advanced graduate degrees and/or professional experience in the relevant fields of computer design programs, museum work, and research experience.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 203 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110; 816-235-1501
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Title: Research Associate - Digital Applications

Position Description: Assist full-time faculty in an introductory class to software that has graphic and desktop applications. The course will deal primarily with digital graphic software that is presently considered industry standard: Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe PhotoShop. The class will also touch on other software programs that can have an impact on future computer literacy and practice of the student, such as Adobe Acrobat, for PDF File formation and interaction, Dreamweaver and Flash, for web page development. The position will start Fall semester.
Qualifications: B.A. required. Professional experience with the mentioned software required. Some teaching experience preferred.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 816-235-1501
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant (2 positions):

• Computer Arts

• Art History

Position Description:

• Assist two full time faculty in maintaining computer labs and helping with student instruction.
• Assist in grading, museum sessions for Art 110, Fall Semester.
Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in Studio Art MA program with emphasis in computer arts. Must have advanced computer skills and flexible work hours.
• Must be enrolled in Art History MA program
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 (816)235-1501
Application Deadline:  Continuous 2007-08

Position Title: Lecturer - Art History (2 positions):

• Contemporary Art -- Advanced Course

• 300 Level Survey of Asian Art

Position Description:

• Teach advanced course in contemporary art, Fall Semester
• Teach 300 Level survey of Asian Art, Fall Semester
Qualifications:
• Ph.D. preferred, teaching experience and currency with contemporary issues and artists required.
• Ph.D. and teaching experience preferred.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, (816)235-1501
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Title: Lecturer - Studio Art (2 positions):

• Figure Drawing

• 2-D design

Position Description:

• Teach figure drawing to intermediate and advanced students, Fall Semester
  
• Teach 2-D-design, Fall Semester
Qualifications:
• MFA and teaching experience required, as well as clear specialization in this area.
• MFA and teaching experience required.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, (816)235-1501
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08 

Position Description: Teach a course which introduces some of the basic elements of art (line, value, form/shape, space, texture) and an understanding of their interaction in creating a work of art, specifically through the drawing process. Aspects of scale, proportion, perspective, composition are covered. Introduction to a variety of drawing media and techniques.
Qualifications: MFA required, preferably in drawing, painting or printmaking. Teaching experience at the college or university level is given preference over no experience.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 235-1501
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Title: Lecturer Art 311, 411, 421: Painting I, II, III, Junior-Senior level. (This is a combined single class with students from all three levels.)

Position Description: Teach upper level painting. Prerequisite to Art 311 is one introductory painting course. Ability to guide students through choice of subject, composition, concept and painting technique. Critiques as part of learning process.
Qualifications: MFA required, preferably in drawing, and/or painting. Teaching experience at the college or university level is given preference over no experience.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08 

Position Title: Lecturer, Art 498G, Advanced 3-D Construction.

Position Description: Must be conversant in woodworking, papermaking and fiber arts. MFA required. Teaching experience required.
Qualifications: See position description.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Description: Ability to teach upper-level art history course in contemporary art and issues.
Qualifications: M.A. required; Ph.D. or substantial doctoral level work preferred. Must be an active contributor to contemporary arts dialogue.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Description: Ability to teach all levels of photography. beginning through advanced, black and white, and color.

Qualifications: M.F.A. required and teaching experience preferred. Experience with digital is helpful.

Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Title: Lecturer in Art History

Position Description: Teach Art 110, Introduction to the Visual Arts, during Fall Semester.
Qualifications: M.A. in Art History and teaching experience required.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts, UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08

Position Description: Teach Art 303, Survey of Western Art-19th & 20th Century, during Fall Semester.
Qualifications: M.A. and teaching experience required. Ph.D. or substantial doctoral level work preferred.
Contact: Dr. Burton Dunbar, Chair, Art & Art History, 204 Fine Arts,UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08