Moore College of Art and Design

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Current job openings

Liberal Arts - Interim Chair
Graduate Research Assistant – Part Time Weekends
Assistant Director of the Locks Career Center
Instructors in Studio Art & Design

Position:       Liberal Arts - Interim Chair
Reports to:     Academic Dean

Purpose: The Liberal Arts Chair assumes primary academic and administrative responsibility for the courses in the Liberal Arts department; the Art History, Curatorial Studies and Art Education majors; and the minors in Art History, Curatorial Studies and Business.

Requirements: 

• PhD in Art History with an emphasis in Non-Western.
• Demonstrates evidence of scholarly/professional activity in the area of art history with an emphasis in non-western and with the promise of continued scholarly practice in the discipline.
• Ability, interest and commitment to teaching introductory and upper level courses art history and art writing courses.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the College level.
• Ability to explicate a strong and coherent vision for the disciplines within Liberal Arts and general education especially for undergraduate education in this area.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how Liberal Arts and general education relate to the concerns of other art and design studio disciplines.
• Indicate a developed understanding of the latest teaching strategies that incorporate digital technologies.
• Possess strong academic administrative experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Review of applications to begin on July 26, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Send letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabi and names with contact information of three references, and a SASE to:

Liberal Arts Interim Chair Announcement
Liberal Arts Chair Position Description

Job Title:        Graduate Research Assistant – Part Time Weekends
Department:        Connelly Library
Exemption Status:    Exempt

Summary of primary duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Library Director, the Graduate Research Assistant oversees circulation desk activities and assists graduate students with the evaluation and selection of research materials. We seek an energetic, experienced and service oriented individual.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all aspects of automated circulation.    
• Resolve patron account issues
• Supervise work-study students.
• Assist with acquisitions and collection development.
• Provide library instruction as needed.
• Work cooperatively with library staff and other professionals, participating in the revision and creation of policies, procedures, and special projects, including the blending of traditional library activities with digital initiatives.
  

Qualifications/Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have some library experience and experience with Innovative Integrated Library Systems. Experience with both PC and Mac operating systems. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong planning and project management skills.

To Apply:

Interested candidates send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: Moore College of Art and Design; 20th Street and The Parkway; Attn: Human Resources Manager; Philadelphia, PA  19103 fax: 215-568-1773, email: HR@Moore.edu.

Job Title:        Assistant Director of the Locks Career Center
Department:        Career Center
Exemption Status:    Exempt

Summary of primary duties and responsibilities:
Responsibilities: Counsel, assist and mentor students and alumni in resume writing, career development, interview preparation, salary negotiation, employment and exhibition opportunities. Assist in coordination and tracking of internships by cultivating relationships with employers and informing them of the requirements for participation; updating, organizing, and presenting internship information to the chairs, faculty and students; and processing final evaluation data collection and analysis. Facilitate workshops for students and alumni on selected topics.  Help Center student workers, temporary staff and volunteers prioritize tasks for completion. Provide support for electronic job website including registering students and employers, posting and monitoring opportunities, trouble-shooting with system provider and gathering statistics from system for reports. Disseminate information to employers about the services of the Locks Career Center. Gather and update information in Center’s resource library. Field both internal and external inquiries.  Assist Director in facilitating annual Senior Show VIP reception, including developing and maintaining address database. Support the work of the Locks Career Center Advisory Board, and help recruit alumnae for mentoring purposes. Other assignments as required with occasional evening and weekend obligations.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Requirements: BA required, MA or combination of experience and education preferred. Professional experience in the visual arts or design fields, including project management, special events, and strategic planning initiatives.  Specific experience in career center operations, including internships, counseling, workshop delivery, and resource center management is also highly desirable. Knowledge of careers and career resources in the visual arts and design, particularly in fashion, interior and graphic design. Complex critical thinking and problem solving skills.  Ability to work as part of a team and to provide a high level of customer service and diplomacy in a busy office serving many constituents. Excellent written and oral communication skills with record of effective outreach to diverse student body, alumnae, faculty, chairs, staff, employers, professional organizations, board members, and college committees. Demonstrate sensitivity and professional standards for working with information of a confidential nature. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and complete on deadline. Ability to develop and maintain administrative systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, and Access. Working knowledge of Symplicity-Career Services Management System helpful.

To Apply:
Interested candidates submit resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Moore College of Art and Design; 20th Street and The Parkway; Philadelphia, PA  19103; email:hr@moore.edu or fax: 215-568-1773.  Only resumes with salary requirements will be considered.  EOE

Instructors in Studio Art & Design
The Continuing Education Department at Moore College of Art & Design has opportunities for part-time instructors with master’s degrees or equivalent professional experience to teach courses in the following areas: digital media for print and web, photography, interior design, fashion design, and fine arts (two dimensional and three dimensional). Courses meet one evening a week or on Saturdays for 10-week segments. Salary varies with program and experience.

To Apply:Please submit resume with brief cover letter to: hr@moore.edu or Judy Woodworth, Co-Director for Continuing Education
Moore College of Art and Design, 20th Street and The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103.