Tenure-Track Sculptor-Educator: Metal Casting & Tech Integration

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Art at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art in Sculpture beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will be a practicing artist with substantial expertise in metalwork and casting, advancing sculpture through material experimentation, fabrication, and interdisciplinary approaches to making.

They will teach two undergraduate courses per semester, mentor MFA students, and contribute to curricular planning while

Qualifications

• MFA or terminal degree in sculpture, studio art, or related field by the time of appointment.
• Active, professionally recognized creative practice in sculpture with national/international activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach two undergraduate courses per semester, including introductory and advanced sculpture with emphasis on casting and metal fabrication.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program planning, including foundations and re-visioning pedagogy.
• Advise and mentor MFA students, participate in graduate reviews, and serve on MFA thesis committees.

Skills

Metalwork

Casting

Fabrication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MFA in Sculpture

Job description

The Department of Art at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art in Sculpture beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will be a practicing artist with substantial expertise in metalwork and casting, advancing sculpture through material experimentation, fabrication, and interdisciplinary approaches to making.

They will teach two undergraduate courses per semester, mentor MFA students, and contribute to curricular planning while