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Assistant Professor of Three-Dimensional Art - Tenure Line
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University of Puget Sound
Assistant Professor of Three-Dimensional Art - Tenure Line
Job ID:
7910Location:
Art & Art HistoryFull/Part Time:
Full Time
Appointment:Tenure-line assistant professor of three-dimensional art to begin July 1, 2025.
Responsibilities:The Art and Art History Department at the University of Puget Sound seeks a full-time tenure-line assistant professor specializing in three-dimensional studio art practices. Our ideal candidate will teach a 3D foundation course, reimagine existing sculpture courses, and contribute to upper division studio art courses and the university's core curriculum. The art complex has well-equipped metal, wood, and ceramics studios. We seek a colleague who is interested in transdisciplinary as well as discipline-specific engagement with materials and methods that can be supported by one or more of these studio spaces. We also value demonstrated skills in collaboration. Candidates are encouraged to articulate how they bring an ethos of valuing diversity to their work as educators.The standard teaching load is three units per semester. Additional duties include professional development, student advising, and participation in departmental service and university governance.
Qualifications:MFA (or equivalent degree) in sculpture, three-dimensional practice, or extended media. The candidate must be a practicing artist. Experience with and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting are important qualifications for this position. 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
Application Deadline:Priority will be given to applications received by November 15.
Required Documents:Please submit curriculum vitae (CV) when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application before submission. Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Artist statement
Teaching statement/philosophy
Diversity statement
Sample syllabi from two courses taught or proposed
Portfolio or website containing a maximum of 20 images of your work
Portfolio or website containing a maximum of 15-20 images of student work
Three (3) Letters of Reference. You will be asked to specify the email addresses of reference providers at the time of application and the system will email these providers on the next business day.
Applicant's Diversity Statement:As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In the applicant's diversity statement, applicants should comment on their ability to contribute meaningfully to our ongoing commitment to be informed and competent with regard to issues of diversity, equity, and individual differences. We encourage applicants to reference the University of Puget Sound's current Diversity Strategic Plan (DSP) at https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity prior to writing this statement.
Compensation and Benefits:Rank: Assistant ProfessorSalary is commensurate with education and experience. Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Assistant Professor salaries begin at $72,765 annualized for an Assistant Professor with a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full-time postdoctoral teaching through $81,428 annualized based on experience.
Medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures) and more!
About Puget Sound:The mission of the University of Puget Sound is to develop in its students the capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence.
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment
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University of Puget Sound
Assistant Professor of Three-Dimensional Art - Tenure Line
Job ID:
7910Location:
Art & Art HistoryFull/Part Time:
Full Time
Appointment:Tenure-line assistant professor of three-dimensional art to begin July 1, 2025.
Responsibilities:The Art and Art History Department at the University of Puget Sound seeks a full-time tenure-line assistant professor specializing in three-dimensional studio art practices. Our ideal candidate will teach a 3D foundation course, reimagine existing sculpture courses, and contribute to upper division studio art courses and the university's core curriculum. The art complex has well-equipped metal, wood, and ceramics studios. We seek a colleague who is interested in transdisciplinary as well as discipline-specific engagement with materials and methods that can be supported by one or more of these studio spaces. We also value demonstrated skills in collaboration. Candidates are encouraged to articulate how they bring an ethos of valuing diversity to their work as educators.The standard teaching load is three units per semester. Additional duties include professional development, student advising, and participation in departmental service and university governance.
Qualifications:MFA (or equivalent degree) in sculpture, three-dimensional practice, or extended media. The candidate must be a practicing artist. Experience with and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting are important qualifications for this position. 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
Application Deadline:Priority will be given to applications received by November 15.
Required Documents:Please submit curriculum vitae (CV) when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application before submission. Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Artist statement
Teaching statement/philosophy
Diversity statement
Sample syllabi from two courses taught or proposed
Portfolio or website containing a maximum of 20 images of your work
Portfolio or website containing a maximum of 15-20 images of student work
Three (3) Letters of Reference. You will be asked to specify the email addresses of reference providers at the time of application and the system will email these providers on the next business day.
Applicant's Diversity Statement:As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In the applicant's diversity statement, applicants should comment on their ability to contribute meaningfully to our ongoing commitment to be informed and competent with regard to issues of diversity, equity, and individual differences. We encourage applicants to reference the University of Puget Sound's current Diversity Strategic Plan (DSP) at https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity prior to writing this statement.
Compensation and Benefits:Rank: Assistant ProfessorSalary is commensurate with education and experience. Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Assistant Professor salaries begin at $72,765 annualized for an Assistant Professor with a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full-time postdoctoral teaching through $81,428 annualized based on experience.
Medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures) and more!
About Puget Sound:The mission of the University of Puget Sound is to develop in its students the capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence.
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment
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