The School of the Art Institute of Chicago seeks 2 design historians for full-time, tenured or
tenure-track positions. Position descriptions follow:
FACULTY in DESIGN HISTORY specializing in FASHION, THEORY & CRITICISM
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism
invites applications for a design historian with professional specialization in fashion design, as a
full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty member, beginning August 2008. Rank and salary are
commensurate with experience, teaching, and current professional status.
Responsibilities: Teach core undergraduate and graduate-level lecture courses and seminars on
the design history, theory and criticism of fashion. Scholar must be committed to innovative and
multidisciplinary teaching with strong training in one of the following: Critical Theory; New Art
History and Cultural Studies; or Cultural History. The fashion historian will help shape the new
Master of Design in Fashion, Body, and Garment launching in Fall 2008.
Qualifications: Must demonstrate promise in scholarly publications and have earned a Ph.D. in Art
History, Design History, Cultural Studies or related field. ABD candidates and MFA in Fashion
considered.
Application procedure: Priority deadline January 5, 2008; however, applications will be reviewed
until the positions are filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of design expertise and
interests, a one-page teaching/educational philosophy, examples of work, materials to
demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, contact information for three references, a self-
addressed, stamped postcard to confirm receipt of materials, and an SASE only if you wish
materials to be returned, to:
Fashion Design History Search, phd
SAIC, Deans' Office
37 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago IL 60603
Questions regarding open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be
directed to Shanna Linn, Director of Academic Administration in the Office of Deans and Division
Chairs, at [log in to unmask], or (312) 899.7472. Consult www.saic.edu for information on the School
and its programs, or www.saic.edu/about/jobs/faculty for specific job descriptions and
application procedures.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a leading professional school of art and design, is
affiliated with the museum of the Art Institute of Chicago at the center of one of the country's
most exciting and diverse cultural communities. SAIC has long been characterized by its
interdisciplinary approach to the making and critical study of art, and pursues this aim with a
campus environment and facilities that support cutting edge and traditional practices. It has 15
studio departments, a first year program, and 7 academic departments with an emphasis on
transdisciplinary study, and offers 6 undergraduate degrees, and 13 graduate degrees as well as
post-baccalaureate certificates and continuing studies programs. The School currently enrolls
2,700 FTE students and employs 150 full-time and 400 adjunct, part-time and visiting artist
faculty, and 300 staff.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully
committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and student populations. All applications are
welcomed and encouraged.
FACULTY POSITION: DESIGN HISTORIAN in GRAPHIC & INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism
invites applications for a design historian with professional specialization in graphic design
and/or industrial design as a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty member beginning August
2008. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience, teaching, and current professional
status.
Responsibilities: Teach core undergraduate and graduate-level lecture courses and seminars on
the design history and theory of industrial design, graphic design, and/or architecture. Scholar
must be committed to innovative and multidisciplinary teaching with strong training in one of the
following: Critical Theory; New Art History and Cultural Studies; Cultural History; History of
Technology to support the MDes, MArch and MFA graduate programs in designed objects,
architecture, and visual communication.
Qualifications: Must demonstrate promise in scholarly publications and have earned a Ph.D. in Art
History, Design History, Architectural History/Theory or Cultural Studies. ABD candidates and MFA
in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or Information Design considered.
Application procedure: Priority deadline January 5, 2008; however, applications will be reviewed
until the positions are filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of design expertise and
interests, a one-page teaching/educational philosophy, examples of work, materials to
demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, contact information for three references, a self-
addressed, stamped postcard to confirm receipt of materials, and an SASE only if you wish
materials to be returned, to:
Design History Search, phd
SAIC, Deans' Office
37 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago IL 60603
Questions regarding open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be
directed to Shanna Linn, Director of Academic Administration in the Office of Deans and Division
Chairs, at [log in to unmask], or (312) 899.7472. Consult www.saic.edu for information on the School
and its programs, or www.saic.edu/about/jobs/faculty for specific job descriptions and
application procedures.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a leading professional school of art and design, is
affiliated with the museum of the Art Institute of Chicago at the center of one of the country's
most exciting and diverse cultural communities. SAIC has long been characterized by its
interdisciplinary approach to the making and critical study of art, and pursues this aim with a
campus environment and facilities that support cutting edge and traditional practices. It has 15
studio departments, a first year program, and 7 academic departments with an emphasis on
transdisciplinary study, and offers 6 undergraduate degrees, and 13 graduate degrees as well as
post-baccalaureate certificates and continuing studies programs. The School currently enrolls
2,700 FTE students and employs 150 full-time and 400 adjunct, part-time and visiting artist
faculty, and 300 staff.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully
committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and student populations. All applications are
welcomed and encouraged.
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