Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, 3D specialist

The American University of Paris; France; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious educational institution in France invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in the Department of Art History and Fine Arts beginning on August 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional and contemporary art techniques, teaching experience, and a commitment to liberal arts education. Responsibilities include mentoring students and contributing to curricular innovation. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is a plus.

Qualifications

• University teaching experience is required.
• Proven capacity in creative projects and research.
• Ability to teach sculpture and demonstrate deep knowledge of techniques.

Responsabilités

• Teach six courses per academic year.
• Mentor students and contribute to curricular development.
• Participate in faculty governance and university service.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Knowledge of traditional and contemporary art techniques

Mastery of computer tools and digital 3D technology

Administrative experience

Familiarity with liberal arts education

Multicultural experience

Formation

M.F.A., Master’s degree in Design or M. Arch

Description du poste

Organisation/Company The American University of Paris Department Art History and Fine Arts Research Field Arts » Visual arts Arts » Fine arts Architecture » Design Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 1 Nov 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Aug 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Art History and Fine Arts at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026

The candidate should be experienced with traditional and contemporary art techniques related to volume and design, and/or architecture methodologies. The candidate should be able to teach sculpture classes at all levels (beginning, intermediate and advanced), special topics classes, and capstone courses like the Junior and Senior Seminars. The candidate will have good knowledge of and the ability to teach the history of their discipline and demonstrate a deep knowledge of the materials, techniques and processes of their specialty (sculptures, objects or buildings). The candidate will have a good mastery of computer tools and digital 3D technology, and knowledge of past and current research methodology applied to their domain. Administrative experience (such as Program Coordinator or Department Chair) and interest in curricular development is desirable. An interest in supervising the university gallery and/or the student gallery space is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
• Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum.
• Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning.
• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students).
• Willingness to contribute to the first-year program.
• Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration).
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings.
• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community.
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual.

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.

Qualifications

M.F.A., Master’s degree in Design or M. Arch (or the international equivalent) in hand. University teaching experience is required. Proven capacity in creative projects, research, and engaged interactive teaching. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development, and assessment is highly desirable. The candidate must be able to speak and write in English. French fluency is desired but not required. The capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment is a strong plus. European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France is not necessary at the time of application.

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.