Assistant Professor of Art, Sculpture/New Media

Lehman College; Bronx (ID); Presencial; USD 94.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentoring and research support

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Lehman College in the Bronx invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenure-track/tenured Associate Professor position in Art to teach within the Sculpture/New Media specialization. The appointee will contribute to an urban, dynamic Art Department offering BA, BFA, BS, MA, and MFA programs and will be expected to maintain an active studio practice and exhibition record.

The successful candidate will teach across sculpture, new media and time-based media, supervise theses,

Formación

• Must have MFA in sculpture, new media, time-based media or related media.
• Minimum of three years of college-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to cross-media, interdisciplinary learning and contemporary art practices.

Responsabilidades

• Teach two to three classes per semester across sculpture, new media and time-based media.
• Lead courses and supervise thesis at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Foster an inclusive studio environment and mentor students in their research and practice.

Conocimientos

Interdisciplinary teaching

Contemporary art practices

Student mentorship

Inclusive pedagogy

Educación

MFA in Sculpture or related media

3+ years college-level teaching

Herramientas

Digital fabrication

Interactive media

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Art – Sculpture/New Media

The Art Department at Lehman College, City University of New York seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenure-track/tenured Associate Professor position in Art to teach within the Sculpture/New Media specialization. Lehman College is the City University of New York’s Bronx senior college. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date for the 2027-2028 academic year. It offers full CUNY benefits that are among the most comprehensive in the country.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for CUNY senior college tenure-track faculty positions generally include teaching two to three classes per semester. The lead faculty member in the sculpture area will teach a range of materials and techniques, and will work with students at a wide range of levels, from introductory sculpture for art majors and non-art majors, to advanced undergraduate and graduate courses (including thesis supervision) in sculpture, new media and/or time-based media.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an innovative artist-educator with an expansive contemporary creative practice, who is qualified to teach all levels of sculpture, new media and/or time-based media courses within a department that offers Art BA, BFA, BS, MA, and MFA degree programs in an urban campus setting. Additionally, the successful candidate understands interdisciplinary approaches to sculpture and new media, including traditional and digital methods; is engaged with critical contemporary issues; possesses a deep and expansive understanding of the history and theory of contemporary art; maintains an active studio practice; has a significant exhibition record; and has the ability to foster a welcoming and inclusive studio environment.

Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to assume leadership and mentorship with students, and conduct a collaborative, team-oriented approach to pedagogy. They will have the ability to weave their vision of the future of the sculpture-new media area into the Art Department’s curriculum.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of students from diverse populations, and must be committed to exploring innovative pedagogical techniques to promote student success. Candidates should be able to address the realities of teaching in the age of A.I., and should be able to address both the drawbacks and possible uses (if any) of A.I. in their teaching with the search committee.

Required Qualifications

• M.F.A. (or equivalent) in Sculpture, New Media, Time-based media or related media
• Minimum of three years of college-level teaching experience
• Expertise with a wide range of conceptual and technical approaches to art production
• Conversant in contemporary practices and critical issues in sculpture, new media, and/or time-based media
• Demonstrated commitment to creating cross-media, interdisciplinary, and high-impact learning opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses a broad intellectual approach to contemporary art practice
• Has a record of mentoring and connecting students to career opportunities
• Demonstrates a commitment to integrating sustainable practices into the sculpture studio and curriculum
• Incorporates into course curriculum emergent digital technologies such as digital fabrication technologies and interactive media
• Has an interest in a wide range of sculptural practices including installation and performance
• Has an engaged, robust artistic practice that further expands the field of contemporary art

Compensation

Assistant Professor: $94,017-$105,588

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Closing Date

Review of applications will begin January25, 2027.

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.