Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art
Posting Number: R0007065
Location: Salem Campus
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Department of Studio Art at Willamette University, Salem campus, invites applications for a one-year, full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor position in Sculpture in the Expanded Field. The appointment runs from August 2026 through May 2027.
The successful candidate will teach sculpture courses across all levels of our B.A. program, where we emphasize concept-driven artmaking and skill building in all of our classes. They will also oversee the Sculpture Studio, including facilities for woodworking, metalworking, and moldmaking.
Ideal applicants will have an active studio practice and teaching experience in sculpture and related areas such as installation art, time-based media, and/or performance art.
Planned courses for Fall 2026 include Sculpture I and two special topics courses: "Sculpture and the Body" and "EcoArt."
The Studio Art Department at Willamette University supports a dynamic, interdisciplinary artmaking community within a liberal arts environment. Our classes are supported by an active practice of showing student artwork and a vibrant visiting artist's program. For further information about the department's curriculum, current faculty, and other features, please visit our website.
Typical Work Schedule: Classes typically meet two to three times per week, for a total of 180 minutes a week. This is an in-person teaching position.
Salary:$48,000 - $54,000 depending on education and experience
For further information, please contact Cayla Skillen-Brauchle, Chair, at cskillinbrauchle@willamette.edu.
To apply, please upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled "Resume." Please note that Workday limits material document submissions to only five total documents.
- A letter of application describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
- Curriculum vitae including a link to a professional portfolio
- Ten (10) images of student work. These should be saved as a single document for upload.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until this position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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