Assistant Professor of Sculpture and 3D Design
Union College Career Center in Becker Hall · NY, US
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About the Role
Union College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sculpture and 3D Design to begin September 1, 2027. This role involves teaching introductory and advanced sculpture courses, integrating digital fabrication tools, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Teach six in-person classes per year over three 10-week trimesters.
- Teach introductory Sculpture and 3D Design courses.
- Teach advanced thematic or process-specific Sculpture courses.
- Teach traditional sculpture practice, including molding techniques in plaster, additive and subtractive techniques in wood and stone, welding, and advanced mixed media techniques.
- Demonstrate proficiency with digital fabrication tools and workflows, including software such as Rhino, Illustrator, and SolidWorks.
- Provide hands-on experience with CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers.
- Contribute to the core Visual Arts curriculum.
- Pursue and develop new opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration with Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- Conceive, plan, and create new interdisciplinary initiatives in fields like Digital Design, Industrial Design, or Architecture.
- Engage with contemporary issues and diverse perspectives in scholarly work and/or in the classroom.
- Provide departmental and collegewide service.
- Provide academic advising.
- Work with senior majors, honors thesis students, and advanced independent study students.
- Supervise a full-time Sculpture Studio technician.
- Oversee and work with the department chair on short and long-term planning of the Sculpture budget for equipment and materials.
- Rotate curatorial responsibilities for the Crowell and West Galleries.
Requirements
- Completed MFA from an accredited institution.
- At least three years of teaching experience at the college level.
- Successful record of creative scholarship.
- Strong record of exhibition.
- Evidence of an active ongoing studio practice.
- Proficiency with digital fabrication tools and workflows.
- Experience collaborating with faculty to conceive, plan, and create initiatives.
- Robust and promising exhibition record.
- Demonstrated potential for continued artistic success at the local, national, and international levels.
- Experience in fine art digital fabrication, industrial, or architectural design is welcomed.
- Submit all application materials as pdf files.
- Submit Cover Letter.
- Submit Artist Statement including a sketch of a future artistic trajectory and projects in development.
- Submit Curriculum Vitae / Resume, including a course list.
- Submit two syllabi from courses taught as instructor of record.
- Submit a statement on teaching, including philosophy, practice, experience, and approach to diverse students.
- Submit Portfolio of recent professional work (20 images maximum).
- Submit Examples of student work (20 images maximum).
Skills
- Sculpture
- 3D Design
- Traditional sculpture practice
- Molding techniques in plaster
- Additive and subtractive techniques in wood and stone
- Welding
- Advanced mixed media techniques
- Digital fabrication tools and workflows
- Rhino
- Illustrator
- SolidWorks
- CNC routers
- Laser cutters
- 3D printers
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Digital Design
- Industrial Design
- Architecture
Location
- Schenectady, NY
Work Type
- Tenure-track
- Full-time
- In-person
Experience Level
- Assistant Professor
Education Level
- MFA
Salary/Compensations
- $81,500-$83,500
Benefits
- Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access
- Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Exchange
About the Company
- Union College's Visual Arts Department consists of four full-time faculty in Art History and five full-time faculty in Studio Art (Photography, Sculpture, Painting, Digital, and Printmaking). Our studio was gut renovated in 2016 and features state of the art equipment throughout our facilities, including three sculpture studios, with large format CNC router, four welding bays, a dedicated wood shop and separate 3D Design studio.
Equal Opportunity
- In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
- Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.