Chair of Illustration is responsible for managing the academic and administrative functions of the department, providing leadership for the Illustration faculty and developing the curriculum to ensure a relevant, challenging art education of the highest standard. Chair of Illustration reports to the Dean, as well as coordinating with the other Department Heads, to achieve a cohesive pedagogical vision that supports the school's mission.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Teaching
- Management of the Illustration faculty and staff
- Department budget
- Student academic advising
- Curriculum development
- Developing/maintaining contacts in the field and inviting top-rated guest artists and critics to speak/collaborate with the school
Criteria for Selection
Candidates should possess:
- A Master's degree, or a foreign degree of an equivalent level, in Illustration or a related field of study
- A good knowledge of the American educational system
- Valid French working papers
- Fluency in spoken English and French
- Strong communication skills, especially in written English
- A record of excellence in leadership and art education
- Significant practice or research in their field
- Effective administrative skills, including management of human resources, budget planning, etc.
- An innovative approach to curriculum development
- A strong vision for the Illustration Department that contributes to and coordinates with the Ecole Parsons à Paris mission
- An interest in developing inter-disciplinary dialogue that relates Illustration practice not only to the school's other fields of study, but also to the world at large.
Application Procedure
Please submit:
- CV
- pedagogical proposal
- Examples of recent or distinguished work
- Any other supporting materials
The Pedagogical Proposal should contain a description of a candidate's educational philosophy, approach to management of staff and students, ideas for curricular development and vision for developing the department in cooperation with the other programs offered at Ecole Parsons à Paris.
SALARY: Contingent upon experience
BENEFITS: Mutuelle française; tickets restaurants. (French Social Security includes health and retirement plans).
Applications should be sent by e-mail to jobs@parsons.paris.edu
