This is specifically oriented toward teaching art at the college level.

  • How much freedom to teach what I want?
  • what is the teaching load?
  • What are the other obligations - committees, etc
  • What is the budget for my classes - materials, etc.
  • What is the faculty governance structure and how well does it work?
  • What kind of students? Grads, undergrads, majors, etc
  • What are the future ambitions of the dept and the school?
  • What is the tenure process?
    • at what point in that process would I come in?
  • What kind of facilities?
    • would I have access year round?
  • Do you provide studiospace/workspace?
  • What is the sabbatical schedule?
    • where would I enter it?

Money

  • How much for moving costs?
  • How much for startup costs?
  • How much for housing?
  • What is the retirement package?
    • how much do you contribute?
  • What is the healthcare package?
    • Does it cover domestic partners? (are you jerks?)
      • How does that work?
  • Do you offer paternity leave?
  • Would you hire or help find work for my partner? (adjunct, visiting) Are there other opportunities?
  • How much for travel/research?
  • Can faculty take a leave? For how long?
  • How much is the salary?
may 29 2011 ∞
dec 27 2017 +