Assistant Professor of Art Studio: Sculpture & Expanded Practice

Critical Playground LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Art: Studio, History, and Education at the University of New Mexico seeks a sculptor to join the Sculpture & Expanded Practice area. The successful candidate will contribute to leadership and development of the area through innovative sculpture and pedagogy.

Teaching will include undergraduate and graduate studio courses, with opportunities to develop special topics that reflect contemporary practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate studio courses within the Sculpture & Expanded Practice area.
• Develop and teach topics reflecting area of expertise and contemporary practice.
• Maintain an active research and creative practice.
• Serve on undergraduate and graduate thesis committees.
• Participate in curriculum development within the Sculpture & Expanded Practice area.
• Contribute service to the Department, College, and University.

Job description

The Department of Art: Studio, History, and Education in the College of Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico seeks a sculptor to join the Sculpture & Expanded Practice area. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development and leadership of the area through innovative approaches to sculpture and pedagogy.

The ideal candidate will also contribute to our shared commitment to engaging the rich and varied cultures and communities of New Mexico, while demonstrating a local and global contemporary approach to sculptural practice and pedagogy.

Teaching will primarily include undergraduate and graduate studio courses within the Sculpture & Expanded Practice area. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and teach special topics courses that reflect their area of expertise and contemporary practice.

The teaching load is two courses per semester (2/2). In addition to teaching, the faculty member will be expected to maintain an active research and creative practice, serve on undergraduate and graduate thesis committees, participate in curriculum development within the Sculpture & Expanded Practice area, and contribute service to the Department, College, and University.