Sculpture Specialist: Casting, Metal Fabrication & Tech

Critical Playground LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Art at the University of Maryland seeks a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art in Sculpture, with strong expertise in metalwork and casting, to begin August 2027. The candidate will engage sculpture through fabrication, material experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Teaching two undergraduate courses per semester is expected, with curricular development and mentoring across programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold MFA or terminal degree in sculpture by appointment date.
• Active professional sculpture practice with national/international activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach two undergraduate courses per semester with emphasis on casting and metal fabrication.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program planning in sculpture.
• Advise and mentor MFA students and participate in reviews.

Skills

MFA

Active creative practice

Casting

Metal fabrication

Welding

Teaching ability

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Digital fabrication

Curriculum development

Mentoring MFA students

Education

MFA or terminal degree in sculpture

Job description

The Department of Art at the University of Maryland seeks a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art in Sculpture, with strong expertise in metalwork and casting, to begin August 2027. The candidate will engage sculpture through fabrication, material experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Teaching two undergraduate courses per semester is expected, with curricular development and mentoring across programs.