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University of Washington, Tacoma: INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND SCIENCES

Intermedia/Community-Based Arts Practice
Assistant Professor

Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS) at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Internet/ Graphic Arts as part of the forming Arts in Community Program. We are seeking an intermedia artist with experience teaching interdisciplinary arts and a community-based arts practice who can teach from a content- and conceptually-focused perspective. Other areas of teaching/research may include video, performance, installation, sound art, murals, cyberarts theory and/or site-specific temporal works. The applicant should have significant community arts experience and a commitment to assist in building local community ties; a key responsibility of this position includes coordinating cultural collaborations with the local community. The successful candidate will hold an MFA and have taught a minimum of two years at the university level. The class load will be 6 courses a year with the expectation of teaching interdisciplinary arts studio courses, both upper and lower division. The candidate should be able to demonstrate creative accomplishments commensurate with rank. All University of Washington Tacoma faculty engage in teaching, research, and service in an interdisciplinary context.

Appointment effective September 16, 2009.

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UWT is a metropolitan university that currently offers undergraduate and graduate education to students of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds in the South Puget Sound region. In the fall of 2006, the campus admitted its first freshman cohort. The campus is located in both new and historic facilities in downtown Tacoma. For information about UWT, see our website at http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/.

All materials should be submitted electronically to iasearch@u.washington.edu. Your materials should include: a letter delineating your interests and qualifications, a description of research interests and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, a web link containing visual documentation of Intermedia and community-based practice, evidence of teaching effectiveness that may include a class syllabus, and three letters of reference.

Screening of credentials will begin January 5, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact Beverly Naidus, bnaidus@u.washington.edu or by telephone at (253) 692-4623.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, racial/ethnic minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. This position is contingent on funding.

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Director of Organizational Advancement
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road
Worcester, MA 01605
508-753-8183
www.worcestercraftcenter.org

Description: Founded in 1856, the Worcester Center for Crafts is one of the oldest non-profit institutions for craft study in the United States. Possessing a 150-year commitment to craft education, the Craft Center is poised to expand and is working strategically to strengthen its financial base, rebuild its human resources, and enhance its programming and audience reach. The organization is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, fundraising professional capable of leading a million-dollar capital campaign (nearly 50% raised to date) to support the organization’s strategic plan and advancement of its mission, “to sustain craft as a vital part of our world.” This key decision-maker will be responsible for soliciting major gifts from individuals and foundations, working with Trustee committees, organizing cultivation events, garnering sponsorships, and supervising the Annual Fund and individual and corporate membership programs. Reports to the Executive Director.

Position Duties:
Direct the organization’s current million-dollar capital campaign (nearly 50% raised to date).
Design, implement and manage all ongoing fundraising activities including annual giving, individual and corporate membership, endowment, sponsorships, major gifts, and special projects/events.

Initiate and manage all strategies and activities of donor/funder identification, cultivation, solicitation and relations.

Develop grant proposals, concept papers and reports for foundations and government agencies.
Prepare and pitch corporate sponsorship packages.
Create new, online opportunities for generating revenue.
Provide day-to-day supervision of the Development Associate, overseeing office support systems, donor/funder research, and gift/pledge activity.

Work with and coach trustee volunteers to meet aggressive fundraising goals.
Initiate and oversee production of all collateral material and communications for the development program.

Qualifications: This is a senior level position requiring 5-10 years of fundraising experience, particularly with major gifts. An arts organization background a real plus. This is a key position, joining an organization with the ambition of leading innovation in craft for the 21st century, while respecting the cultural traditions of a global creative community. The right person will passionately align with the Center’s strategic goals and direct an aggressive fundraising program to support the organization’s growth. History of success with 5 and 6 figure solicitations, donor/funder cultivation and relations, and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects. Experienced in analyzing and summarizing complex financial documents and adept at creating and managing database systems (knowledge of Sage50 software advantageous). Superior oral and written communication skills a must to effectively convey the Craft Center’s mission, programs and priorities to a wide variety of audiences.

Apply by: October 31, 2008
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits