About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University is seeking qualified applicants for a Visiting Scholar / Technician Specializing in Woodworking (M0049) with the Design in Craft program. Longwood University is looking for new and established artists specializing in woodworking, who are interested in gaining valuable teaching experience, having the opportunity to develop their professional scholarship, and are able to organize and maintain studio equipment.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.
Appointment:
- The Visiting Scholar/Technician is a three-year appointment, offered annually, running from August through June.
Eligibility:
- The program is open to artists with an MFA in woodworking
- Artistic and scholarly merit are the basis for selection
- Emerging artists and scholars are encouraged to apply
Scholar/Technician Position:
- 24-hour access to fully equipped studios throughout building
- $42,000 yearly salary
- Teaching experience at Longwood University
Scholar/Technician Responsibilities:
- Attends all departmental meetings
- Teaches one to two classes per semester
- Runs woodshop open hours and safety training program
- Produces scholarly work that is shown yearly alongside the Working Artist Program in April
- Maintains Bedford Art Gallery in concert with the department Exhibition and Gallery Committee
- Assists instructional staff in maintenance of studio equipment
Requirements:
The Design in Craft program is open to artists with an MFA in woodworking who demonstrate outstanding artistic and scholarly merit. Emerging artists and scholars are encouraged to apply. Teaching experience required; candidates with demonstrated college teaching experience preferred. A demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is required.
Additional Information:
The Visiting Scholar/Technician is an annual appointment at $42,000, running from August to June, and renewable for up to three years. This is a part-time, instructional faculty, exempt position limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; position posted 2/17/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume):
- Letter of intent
- 20 images of current work including title of piece, size, medium, year of completion
- Artist Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- References; name and contact information for three references
