Assistant Professor of Art (Sculpture)

Southwestern University

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Art and Art History at Southwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art (Sculpture) position beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will have a strong record of professional achievement and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. Applicants should be proficient in wood and metal fabrication, welding, and mold making, while also engaging with alternative practices and expanded approaches to sculpture. Interests in socially engaged practices, material studies, or digital processes are especially welcome. As a liberal arts and sciences university, Southwestern welcomes candidates who bring interdisciplinary approaches to their teaching and scholarship and are eager to collaborate with colleagues across departments and programs.

The successful candidate will teach five courses per academic year. Teaching responsibilities will span introductory through advanced sculpture and include courses in the foundations program. The candidate will also teach interdisciplinary senior seminar and capstone courses as part of the department’s course rotation. The department welcomes opportunities to develop elective courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization as staffing and curriculum allow. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an active studio practice and exhibition record, academic advising, and departmental and university service. The department encourages applications from candidates with a demonstrated interest in fostering inclusive excellence in the classroom, curricular innovation, and pedagogical creativity. Additional information about the Studio Art program is available at www.southwestern.edu/art/.

The successful candidate will have a dedicated faculty office/studio of approximately 400 square feet and substantial technical support for the sculpture area. A full-time 3D technical assistant devotes half of their time to sculpture, including materials ordering, equipment and tool maintenance, budget monitoring, student worker hiring and supervision, and oversight of lab operations and safety.

This position is not eligible for employer immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MFA in Sculpture or Studio Art (sculpture emphasis) from an accredited institution

• An active studio practice with an exhibition record demonstrating sustained professional achievement

• Strong commitment to student success and teaching at a residential liberal arts and sciences institution

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Starting annual salary for 9-month position: $65,000. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed this figure. Teaching in Southwestern University summer school provides faculty with an opportunity to supplement their income during the summer months. Many tenure-track faculty conduct research with undergraduate students during the summer, and their income can be supplemented through competitive Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) funding.

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• Southwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), various paid time-off programs (for staff positions), undergraduate tuition assistance for you and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.