Welcome to Miami University's Department of Art. Our nationally accredited programs offer undergraduate majors in art education, art and architectural history, graphic design, and studio art (with concentrations in ceramics, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture), and graduate programs in art education and studio art.

Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty challenge students to grow within a positive learning environment, where an average 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio is maintained. Learning opportunities are accentuated by an array of extra-curricular opportunities and through a full program of lectures, visiting artists and exhibitions.

Like all Miami undergraduates, art majors receive the benefits of a liberal arts education by completing the Miami Plan for Liberal Education. This well-rounded course of study gives students a foundation for life in a rapidly changing world.

Our mission statement reads: within the context of Miami University's strong liberal arts tradition, the Department of Art promotes the conceptual, technical, and intellectual growth of students in the professional programs of the visual arts, design, art education, and art and architectural history. We encourage and support research and creative activity within a stimulating community of diverse disciplines. Our students and faculty serve as a creative force to expand the visual, aesthetic, and social discourse on issues at personal and universal levels. We value artistic heritage, contemporary precepts, and experimentation in search of creative solutions; a challenging and rigorous learning environment; and an atmosphere of diverse approaches and perspectives. Within a rapidly changing environment, we strive to balance relevant technology with traditional methods and media. Our mission is to educate socially responsible leaders who contribute to the shaping of society and value the arts as an integral and essential part of life.

New Job Posting: Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Graphic Design, to teach and advise in graphic design at the undergraduate level; maintain agenda of creative work/research; participate in committee work, facility supervision and/or administration of the program. Require: MFA or equivalent by August 2009 (consideration will be given to MFA's received by December 2009); expertise in graphics and interactive software on Macintosh platform; professional experience in the field of graphic design. Desire: Teaching experience; programming knowledge and experience. For appointment as Associate Professor, require significant teaching experience and professionalcreative activities. Contact Peg Faimon, Search Committee Chair, faimonma@muohio.edu. Screening of applications begins November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request.