Assistant Professor of Art (Sculpture)
Assistant Professor of Art (Sculpture)
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The Department of Art and Art History at Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art with specialization in Sculpture beginning July 1 2026. The teaching load is two courses per semester in the area of Sculpture as well as senior thesis advising in Sculpture. The successful candidate will maintain technical expertise in a wide range of sculptural skills and practices including traditional and experimental approaches and their potential interactions as well as a broad knowledge of the history of art especially the history and contemporary theory of sculpture.
The new faculty member will maintain a robust artistic practice as a strong exhibition and/or publishing record will be expected for promotion. The successful candidate will join a distinguished Studio Art Program with a shared commitment to teaching traditional and experimental media. Studio facilities include traditional metal and wood shops as well as digital fabrication equipment. Additional duties include management of the sculpture studio (working with the support staff including student monitors) advising and mentoring students and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university levels.
Minimum requirements:MFA in Art or a related field.
Applicants will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require which are (1) a cover letter of application (2) a curriculum vitae (3) statement of teaching philosophy and (4) images of own work (25 max) and student work (if available 20 max) as a .pdf file not to exceed 5mb. As part of the cover letter we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body in a liberal arts context. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three references from whom we may obtain confidential letters of apply at: submitted by December 1 2025 will receive full consideration. Please contact Rhonda York at or if you have questions about the application process.
Work Location: On CampusAll offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
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