Professor (open-rank) in Open Medium Visual Arts

The Department of Visual Arts (DoVA) at the University of Chicago invites applications from practicing artists well-versed in contemporary issues across all artistic disciplines to join the tenure-track faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor with an expected start date of July 1 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The selected candidate will pursue their own creative agenda will collaborate with faculty in the Department of Visual Arts and other areas of the Division of the Arts & Humanities and University on creative research and pedagogical projects. Faculty members in DoVA typically teach four courses per year on the quarter system in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program and service on departmental and University committees.

Salary Range or Pay Grade:
Assistant Professor: $90000-$120000; Associate Professor: $115000-$150000; Full Professor $140000-$200000.This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses.

This is a benefits-eligible position. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees including health retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The successful candidate will have an active artistic agenda resulting in a national and/or international exhibition and publication history or the potential to develop such a history as well as a record of teaching and mentoring expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels or the potential to become an excellent teacher and mentor. The selected candidate will also be expected to participate in helping shape the future of a visual arts department housed within an internationally renowned research institution.

Applicants must have completed all requirements for receipt of an MFA in a relevant visual arts area or other relevant degree prior to the start of the appointment or must have comparable professional experience.