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Job Description
The Department of Art and Architecture at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Three-Dimensional Design to begin August 1, 2025. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of five to six courses per year. The appointment has the possibility for renewal contingent on successful annual review and ongoing curricular needs. Teaching responsibilities include introductory sculpture and three-dimensional design courses, electives in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise, and management of sculpture studios and equipment.
The Department of Art and Architecture offers a BA in studio art and a non-professional BA in architectural studies. Both degrees feature a curricular emphasis on conceptual thinking and the design process as a method of inquiry. Advanced studios, Honors Projects, and Independent Studies in studio art and architectural studies offer opportunities for students to explore specific interests in sculpture and design.
We welcome candidates from all sculpture and 3D design backgrounds with a commitment to student-centered practices and an equitable and inclusive classroom. While the area of expertise is open, candidates whose creative practices and teaching represent a wide array of sculpture and 3D design practices are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must demonstrate skill in developing and delivering course content that encourages creative problem solving, critical thinking, active learning, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required qualifications:
-an MFA, M.ARCH or equivalent degree in sculpture or a 3D design or applied arts field, completed by June 2025. The area of graduate training may be in a variety of areas including all sculpture and 3D design fields.
-teaching experience at the college level.
-a proven record of professional activity, demonstrated by an exhibition record or equivalent work in the presentation of design work.
Desired qualifications:
-two years of teaching experience at the college level.
-an ability to teach related courses in additional fields such as drawing, installation art, performance art, digital design, industrial design, furniture design, etc.
-an ability to teach non-western traditions of sculpture and 3D design.
-a proficiency in 3D studio practices such as ceramics, welding, casting, joinery, etc.
The salary range for this position is $46,036-$63,499.
Application Details
Application Instructions - to ensure full consideration please submit via Interfolio:
· a letter of interest describing qualifications and research interests
· a CV
· 15-20 images of creative work, in a PDF
· a statement of teaching philosophy and inclusive teaching practices
· 2 syllabi from sculpture and/or 3D design courses
· 10-20 images of student work from courses taught, in a PDF with explanatory labels
We will begin reviewing applications on February 28th and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Prof. Nick Ruth, Search Committee Chair, nruth@hws.edu with further inquiries.
Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources (hr@hws.edu).