Position Information

Position Title

Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Sculpture and Ceramics

Classification Title

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Department

Art & Art History

Job Description

The Department of Art and Art History ( https://hope.edu/academics/art-and-art-history/ ) invites applications for a 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor position of Studio Art in Sculpture and Ceramics, beginning Fall 2026. Primary teaching responsibilities include basic sculpture and ceramics courses. These courses are populated by studio majors and minors, as well as students taking Arts in Practice courses for the Anchor Plan. The expected teaching load is 3 courses per semester. Preparing and executing all work for assigned classes, including syllabi preparation, instruction delivery, and student assessment are also part of these positions, as well as maintaining regular, published office hours for students.

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Is this a visiting faculty position?

Yes

Rank

Assistant

Qualifications

MFA Degree in studio art.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate’s response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs .

Interested candidates should submit the following:

Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (If hired, candidates will need to provide official transcripts for their highest degree.)
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for 2-3 references
Samples of student work, if available
Mission response

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2023-132FR

Job Posting Open Date

03/25/2026

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Is this position available for sponsorship

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5170

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Mission: Global/diversity response
Mission: Christian response
References
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Portfolio - Student Work

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