Job Description
Assistant Professor, Visual & Material Culture, Social Science & Cultural Studies (71102) Salary: $82,500.00 - $87,500.00 Annually
Location: NY, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400102
Department: Social Sci and Cultural Stud
Closing: 1/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
About Pratt 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 (BNY).
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Social Science & Cultural Studies (SSCS) provides students a broad education in the social sciences, history, and critical cultural theory, with a key focus on sustainability and social justice, including courses in anthropology, geography, global and environmental history, philosophy, politics and economics, psychology, sociology, and gender & sexuality studies. These offerings serve the department's interdisciplinary BA program in Critical & Visual Studies and its minors in Sustainability, Philosophy, Psychology, Cultural Studies, Social Justice/Social Practice, and Gender & Sexuality Studies, as well as being key components of the General Education curriculum that serves almost every Pratt student. Department faculty share interests in cultural production, media, social infrastructures, publics, and the institutions and practices of creativity, as well as a concern with the diverse histories and material cultures that shape global interactions and inequalities.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SLAS) at Pratt Institute comprises the departments of History of Art and Design, Math and Science, Humanities and Media Studies and Social Science and Cultural Studies. It delivers a Liberal Arts and Sciences education to all Pratt students through the Institute's General Education program and multiple minors as well as degree programs that include a BFA and MFA in Creative Writing, an MA in Media Studies, and a BA, BFA, MA in History of Art and Design and a dual MA/MSLIS in History of Art and Design and the School of Information. The programs are integral to Pratt's commitment to an education for creative thinkers prepared to participate in making a better world.
Like the Institute, the School forefronts its commitment to the education and support of artists, makers, thinkers and professionals, and to building diversity across the curriculum as well as faculty, students, and staff. This search seeks applicants who can contribute meaningfully to meeting these goals.
Position Summary The Department of Social Science & Cultural Studies at Pratt Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, with an area of focus in visual & material culture, to begin Fall 2025.
We seek a dynamic scholar and educator whose research emphasizes visuality and/or materiality, and their social, political, economic, and cultural contexts. A PhD in a relevant social science discipline or interdisciplinary field is required at the time of appointment. These could include: anthropology, history, political science, sociology, or other related disciplines. Candidates whose scholarship also intersects with issues of environmental justice, religion, race or gender/sexuality, class or global inequalities are strongly encouraged to apply. A candidate's research might have a principal research focus beyond the US and Europe, or emphasize diaspora and migration, historically underrepresented groups, or Indigenous perspectives.
The successful candidate will have evidence of teaching excellence, and would be expected to develop and teach General Education courses as well as more specialized elective courses. The successful candidate may also contribute to the major in Critical & Visual Studies, and/or our minors in Sustainability, Philosophy, Psychology, Cultural Studies, Social Justice/Social Practice, and Gender & Sexuality Studies.
Examples of Duties
- Teach courses in the areas of visual & material culture that contribute to the Department and School, particularly to Pratt's General Education curriculum.
- Demonstrate and maintain substantial research in areas of relevant specialization and contribute to a discipline or academic field at a national or international level.
- Participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning.
- Participate in committee work and other service to the Department, School, and Institute.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Contribute to the life of the department, School and Institute.
- Along with other full-time faculty in the department, maintain a full workload (including both teaching and service) of 12 contact hours per semester (three 3-credit courses per semester plus service as assigned).
Qualifications
In addition to a PhD completed or in progress in a relevant discipline and a record of research and publications (in progress or published, as appropriate to level), candidates must also have excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated intercultural competence, and the ability to work well with diverse populations.
Supplemental Information
Review of applications is expected to begin on January 3, 2024.
Please submit - a cover letter/letter of interest, addressing your qualifications as outlined by the position's responsibilities
- a curriculum vitae (CV)
- a statement of teaching philosophy
- a statement describing how you have worked to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in your career and how you would continue to do so at Pratt
- a writing sample or representative publication of no more than 25 pages.
- a list of the names and contact information of three professional references (references will only be solicited for long-listed candidates)
SALARY is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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.
At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.
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Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)
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The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise. With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions. Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.
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