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About the Role
The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sculpture to lead the sculpture and 3D program, advise students, and contribute to departmental service. The role involves teaching introductory and advanced sculpture courses, including digital fabrication and metalwork, and expanding instruction in design-oriented applications of sculptural production methods.
Responsibilities
- Lead the department's sculpture and 3D program.
- Demonstrate an active and evolving creative practice.
- Advise students.
- Serve on BFA and MFA thesis committees.
- Provide service to the department, university, and community.
- Maintain safe and compliant operation of sculpture facilities.
- Teach Introduction to Sculpture, Moldmaking, and electives.
- Expand instruction in design-oriented applications of sculptural production methods.
- Maintain, operate, and provide instruction in the woodshop, digital fabrication, moldmaking, and metalwork areas.
- Maintain an active exhibition and research record commensurate with expectations at an R1 research university.
- Contribute to departmental citizenship.
Requirements
- MFA or similar terminal degree in Art, Sculpture, or related field from an accredited institution.
- At least 2 years of experience teaching college-level courses beyond graduate school.
- Demonstrated record or strong potential for creative scholarship appropriate to a tenure-track appointment.
- Active and ongoing studio practice.
- Record of exhibition or other professional creative activity.
Skills
- Sculpture
- 3D program leadership
- Student advising
- Thesis committee service
- Departmental service
- University service
- Community service
- Facility operation and safety
- Moldmaking
- Digital fabrication (laser cutter and CNC router)
- Metalwork
- Woodshop operation
- Prototyping
- Fabrication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Amherst
Work Type
- Full Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Assistant Professor
- Tenure-track
Education Level
- MFA or similar terminal degree
Salary/Compensations
- $79,350 - $106,218
Benefits
- Full benefits
About the Company
- The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers post-secondary education in a full range of studio disciplines including Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Print Media, Animation, Intermedia, Design and Technology, and Art Education.
- Interdisciplinary study is at the core of our philosophy.
- We offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts Program tailored to students who plan to become 21st century professional artists and designers.
- We offer a Bachelor of Arts degree for majors seeking the broadest available liberal arts education.
- Future primary and secondary school art teachers are comprehensively prepared in our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education program.
- The UMass Amherst Master of Fine Arts Degree in Art program is a three-year immersive course of study for post-graduates who wish to expand their critical thinking and disciplinary techniques, and develop the experience needed for careers in academia.
- We also offer a Master of Arts Degree in Art Education for prospective and current teachers to engage in advanced professional development.
Equal Opportunity
- Commitment to contributing to a diverse and inclusive academic community, recognizing diversity as a factor in academic excellence.