Lance Williams Residency in the Arts & Sciences
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Artist-in-Residence (60%) Develop and create an inspiring and cohesive body of work that explores intersections in the Arts and Sciences.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Contact Information to Applicants
Search Chair Steve Gurysh
Position Overview
The Department of Visual Art in partnership with departments in Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas (Lawrence KS) is pleased to invite applications for the Lance Williams Residency in the Arts & Sciences. We are looking for artists in all disciplines with affinities for art and science research interdisciplinary correspondence collaboration and practice. The successful candidate should be eager to incorporate the vast resources of the university and the greater Lawrence and Kansas City region into the context of both their studio practice and classroom. The candidate will teach undergraduate level classes in the Fall and Spring term of their residence further their creative work and research while on campus and deliver a public presentation about their activities during their residency.
This visionary gift from the Lance Williams Opportunity Fund provides an honorarium of $42000 to support the candidate throughout the duration of their 9-month two-semester long residency. The Department of Visual Art also offers the fellow the opportunity to teach up to two undergraduate courses as a lecturer and will be compensated for $5000 per 3-credit hour course (in addition to the honorarium offered above). Class offerings will be based on department needs but may include an Art and Ecology course that is cross listed in Sculpture and Environmental Biology or the option to teach a Special Topics course to be determined by the candidates interests and research.
The candidate will be given a studio space in the Department of Visual Art and the opportunity to further develop their art practice in the community of students other visiting artists and faculty members across several departments. Examples of facilities the visiting artist will have access to include the Interdisciplinary Ceramic Research Center (ICRC) the KU Biological Field Station as well as facilities within the Department of Visual Art such as the Sculpture Area Common Shop and VAST Lab.
Candidates are required to have an MFA or equivalent professional experience one-year minimum teaching experience a well-developed portfolio and exhibition record. They should be conversant in contemporary art issues and studio practices enthusiastic about teaching in a multicultural setting and engaging with a diverse range of researchers.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
The dates for this 9 month-long two semester appointment are August 18 2026 to May 16 2027.
Initial review of applications will begin April 20th 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Evaluation of the following required documents will be made through:
Initial review of applications will begin April 20 2026 and continues until the position is filled.
Artist-in-Residence (60%) Develop and create an inspiring and cohesive body of work that explores intersections in the Arts and Sciences.
- Work actively in the studio daily.
- Serve as a role model to students by exhibiting good judgment developing appropriate student/mentor relationships and abiding all KU policies.
- Purchase all supplies and materials relevant to studio practice with no expectation that supplies will be provided by the Department of Visual Art.
- Leaves facilities at Chalmers Hall ICRC and Slawson Hall in the condition in which they were found. All broken equipment costs come out of A.I.R.s budget and negligent use of facilities may result in lack of reappointment where relevant or disciplinary action.
- Teach a minimum of one course per semester and a maximum of two courses per semester as a lecturer in the Department of Visual Art.
- Courses can include (but not limited to) Fundamentals of Sculpture (ART 122) Visual Art Foundations (ART 103) Drawing I and II and Special Topics course in Art Ecology (Sculpture 330/630 and Environmental Studies 330/630).
- Work with Chairperson Graduate and Undergraduate Directors as well as relevant faculty across departments to identify students with interdisciplinary interests in the Arts and Sciences.
- Develop assignments administer critiques evaluate student work provide feedback to students and assign grades.
- Adhere to departmental college and university policies.
- Faculty members prepare for and attend all class meetings hold regular office hours for students enrolled in classes case of absence the lecturer must make arrangements with the Department for a substitute to teach class. Classes should not be canceled.
- Foster interdisciplinary engagements between students in Ecology/Environmental Studies and Visual Art.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Contact Information to Applicants
Search Chair Steve Gurysh
- MFA or terminal degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated interest and investment in interdisciplinary Art and Science research and practice.
- Excellence in both the technical and conceptual aspects of contemporary artmaking.
- Demonstrated ability to teach across and between disciplines in Visual Art and Sciences.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated evidence of active studio work and exhibition history.
- 1 years of experience teaching as a Graduate student and/or beyond.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidenced in teaching philosophy and letters of recommendation.
Position Overview
The Department of Visual Art in partnership with departments in Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas (Lawrence KS) is pleased to invite applications for the Lance Williams Residency in the Arts & Sciences. We are looking for artists in all disciplines with affinities for art and science research interdisciplinary correspondence collaboration and practice. The successful candidate should be eager to incorporate the vast resources of the university and the greater Lawrence and Kansas City region into the context of both their studio practice and classroom. The candidate will teach undergraduate level classes in the Fall and Spring term of their residence further their creative work and research while on campus and deliver a public presentation about their activities during their residency.
This visionary gift from the Lance Williams Opportunity Fund provides an honorarium of $42000 to support the candidate throughout the duration of their 9-month two-semester long residency. The Department of Visual Art also offers the fellow the opportunity to teach up to two undergraduate courses as a lecturer and will be compensated for $5000 per 3-credit hour course (in addition to the honorarium offered above). Class offerings will be based on department needs but may include an Art and Ecology course that is cross listed in Sculpture and Environmental Biology or the option to teach a Special Topics course to be determined by the candidates interests and research.
The candidate will be given a studio space in the Department of Visual Art and the opportunity to further develop their art practice in the community of students other visiting artists and faculty members across several departments. Examples of facilities the visiting artist will have access to include the Interdisciplinary Ceramic Research Center (ICRC) the KU Biological Field Station as well as facilities within the Department of Visual Art such as the Sculpture Area Common Shop and VAST Lab.
Candidates are required to have an MFA or equivalent professional experience one-year minimum teaching experience a well-developed portfolio and exhibition record. They should be conversant in contemporary art issues and studio practices enthusiastic about teaching in a multicultural setting and engaging with a diverse range of researchers.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
The dates for this 9 month-long two semester appointment are August 18 2026 to May 16 2027.
Initial review of applications will begin April 20th 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Evaluation of the following required documents will be made through:
- Letter of application(1 page maximum)
- CV
- An artists statement(1 page maximum)
- A teaching statement(1 page maximum)
- Contact Information including full name affiliations or title and email address for up to threereferences.
- Research a single PDF containing 10 images videos or audio files of artwork. For audio and video please provide a link to media hosted online such as YouTube Vimeo or SoundCloud. Provide a brief description of each image including title media year of project.(If your file is larger than 5MB please email as an attachment towith Lance Williams Residency in the Arts & Sciences as the subject.)
Initial review of applications will begin April 20 2026 and continues until the position is filled.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Creative Arts
- Digital Art
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
