Tenure-Track Sculpture Foundry Professor

School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SAIC’s Department of Sculpture invites applications for a full-time Foundry Faculty position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students across foundry courses, contribute to curriculum development, and advance technical proficiency in sculpture and fabrication.

The appointment includes leadership and coordination responsibilities for the Foundry, collaboration across departments, and engagement with SAIC’s wider community.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree is required for consideration.
• Ideal candidate will have at least three years of college-level teaching experience in sculpture or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in foundry processes and a sustained record of artistic achievement.

Responsabilités

• Represent contemporary art practice in Foundry and contribute to curriculum development.
• Teach Foundry courses at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels for undergrad and grad programs.
• Provide leadership, oversight and coordination for the Foundry within the Department of Sculpture and across SAIC.
• Collaborate with Foundry staff on training, safety, processes, and production timelines.
• Review and manage the Foundry budget in collaboration with department leadership.

Connaissances

Foundry techniques

Foundry supervision

Sculpture processes

Formation

MFA or equivalent terminal degree

Outils

Foundry equipment

Description du poste

SAIC’s Department of Sculpture invites applications for a full-time Foundry Faculty position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students across foundry courses, contribute to curriculum development, and advance technical proficiency in sculpture and fabrication.

The appointment includes leadership and coordination responsibilities for the Foundry, collaboration across departments, and engagement with SAIC’s wider community.