Visiting Assistant Professor of Printmaking and Drawing

Carleton College; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established liberal arts college seeks a visiting faculty member for printmaking and drawing, starting September 2025. This role involves teaching a variety of printmaking processes and introductory drawing courses, fostering creativity and collaboration among students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in printmaking techniques and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in education. The position offers an opportunity to engage with a vibrant academic community in Northfield, Minnesota, while contributing to the development of future artists in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about art and education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• M.F.A. required with significant expertise in printmaking and drawing.
• Teaching experience at the college level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 courses over three 10-week terms in printmaking and drawing.
• Integrate traditional techniques with digital media and innovative technologies.

Skills

Printmaking Techniques

Drawing Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Knowledge of Contemporary Art Practices

Commitment to Diversity

Education

M.F.A. in Printmaking or relevant field

Job description

Carleton College invites applications for a visiting faculty position in printmaking and drawing for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning September 1st, 2025. This position will include teaching 5 courses over three 10-week terms, 3 courses in printmaking and 2 courses in introductory drawing.

About the Position:

We seek a candidate to teach courses in various printmaking processes as well as drawing courses. The successful candidate should have experience in one or more printmaking techniques including intaglio, relief, silkscreen, and risography, and also display facility with integrating those traditional analog approaches with photography, digital media, and other innovative image-making technologies. The successful candidate would also possess knowledge and experience employing “greener” practices in a printshop, and work in collaboration with staff supporting the area.

Required Qualifications:

1. M.F.A. in Printmaking or relevant field
2. Significant expertise in Printmaking and Drawing
3. Teaching experience at the college level
4. Evidence of an active and emerging exhibition record
5. Demonstrated commitment towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Curriculum development experience at the college level
2. A thorough knowledge of contemporary art practices in diverse cultural contexts
3. Professionally active with a record of creative achievement that may include exhibitions, curatorial projects, conference presentations or publications

About the Department of Art and Art History:

The Art and Art History Department at Carleton offers two separate majors in Studio Art and Art History as well as one minor in Art History. The core mission of the Studio Art program is to introduce students to tools and processes of art-making, and help them develop their own creative abilities. We share a commitment to the value of traditional manual skills while encouraging experimentation and an expansive and expanding idea about art’s role in the broader culture.

The Department is housed in Boliou Memorial Hall and features studios devoted to photography, ceramics, metalsmithing, painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and woodworking. The Department also maintains studio space in the Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton’s state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary center for the arts, which also houses the Perlman Teaching Museum and multiple uniquely flexible work and performance spaces.

Carleton is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women, gender-diverse individuals, disabled individuals, and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please visit the Carleton College web site at go.carleton.edu/carletonjobs to complete the online application by submitting:

1. Cover letter (in this please describe your interest in teaching students from diverse backgrounds in an undergraduate, residential liberal arts environment)
2. CV
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Portfolio of 20 images of creative work uploaded as a single PDF
5. Portfolio of 10 student work samples uploaded as a single PDF

After passing through an initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three references, including at least one who is able to specifically address teaching experience. The deadline for receipt of applications is February 22, 2025. Please contact Professor Kelly Connole, Associate Chair of Art and Art History, at [e-mail] with questions.

Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources. Information about Carleton, Northfield, and the Twin Cities is available at https://www.carleton.edu/faculty-candidates/.

Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $63,980. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:

1. A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
2. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
3. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees