Art Sculpture

Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK

Position Type: Faculty

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Temporary, Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art - Sculpture

The Department of Art invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, specializing in Sculpture. We seek a dynamic and innovative artist-educator with expertise in a broad range of sculptural techniques and materials. Areas of departmental interest include, but are not limited to, wood and stone carving, steel fabrication, welding, bronze casting, 3D/4D printing, mold-making methods, and installation practices.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, advising, and mentoring students while maintaining an active professional practice. Faculty members are expected to contribute to departmental and university service, including participation in faculty meetings, committee work, and student recruitment efforts. The position also requires maintaining student and department records in accordance with university policies and fostering a collaborative academic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach three studio courses (13.5 contact hours) per semester across all levels of sculpture, including 3D fundamentals, introductory, intermediate, and advanced sculpture courses.
• Develop and deliver a curriculum that integrates traditional and contemporary sculptural methods, materials, and conceptual approaches.
• Foster an inclusive and innovative learning environment that supports student growth and experimentation.
• Advise and mentor students in academic and professional development.
• Maintain an active and ongoing exhibition and scholarly record.
• Engage in service at the departmental, college, and university levels, including committee participation and student recruitment efforts.

Required Qualifications

• MFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Sculpture.
• Minimum of two years of full-time college-level teaching experience.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary and historical art, craft, and design practices.
• Demonstrated professional studio practice with a strong record of exhibitions and scholarly activity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with online learning management systems (e.g., D2L).
• Demonstrated ability to teach online and hybrid courses.
• Proven track record of community engagement and student mentorship.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Transcripts for all degrees earned.
• A portfolio showcasing personal sculptural work (20 images in PDF format or an accessible online link).
• A portfolio of student work demonstrating a range of approaches and skill levels (20 images in PDF format or an accessible online link).

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.