Teaching Professor of Studio Arts

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Job responsibilities:

• Teach 8 courses per academic year: two courses per 7-week term (2 terms per semester)
• Advise student projects 
• Contribute to the initiatives of the Humanities and Arts Department and the University. 

Qualifications:  

• Ph.D. or MFA in Studio Arts or a closely related field
• Three years of successful classroom teaching and advising experience at the university level 
• Record of exhibition and/or projects including exhibition development experience
• Skills teaching a variety of studio media

As part of your application, please submit:  

• Cover letter that describes interests, values, and practices as an artist, scholar, and teacher 
• CV that includes academic and professional experience, as well as the names and contact information of three professional references  
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A PDF portfolio of professional work includes 15-20 high-quality images with information about each work including title, date, size, and medium (limit PDF to 30 mb) 
• A PDF portfolio of student works of 15-20 high-quality images with information about each work including date, size, medium, and a short description of each assignment (limit PDF to 30mb).   

We will request letters of reference, writing samples, and a full teaching portfolio for short-listed candidates only. 

Application review will begin October 19 and will continue until filled.

WPI 

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1865, is one of the nation’s oldest technological universities. WPI’s mission is to create and convey scientific and technical knowledge in ways that benefit society. Education in the humanities and arts, which includes history, is central to this societal connection. The Humanities and Arts Department is home to more than ten historians and includes more than sixty faculty in Philosophy, Religion, Literature, Languages, Writing, Music, Theatre and Art. WPI encourages collaborations not only within multidisciplinary departments like HUA but throughout the university. Faculty members, students, and other partners work together on real-world projects and purposeful research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. We are proud of our No. 1 ranking for “faculty who best combine research and teaching” (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Ed, 2016).  Located one hour west of Boston, the university’s campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st-century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation.  

Salary:$85,000 - $88,000. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI’sbenefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more.

FLSA STATUS

WPI is an EqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.