The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in 3D Practices. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years. beginning fall semester of 2025, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in the area of 3D Practices with an emphasis in sculpture, as well as shared teaching responsibilities in advanced interdisciplinary courses. The ideal candidate has an eye on the future of sculpture and object-making; is prepared to share oversight responsibilities in the 3D area; and has demonstrated experience in practicing and teaching all relevant materials and approaches. The incumbent must have experience with a wide array of object-based sculptural materials that includes woodworking and digital fabrication, as well as possible expertise with metalwork, book arts, ceramics, fiber arts, casting, carving, modeling, assemblage, and installation. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of historical, contemporary, and global discourses in sculpture, with an investment in expansive definitions and new directions in the field. Transmedia practices that engage digital approaches are highly encouraged. Along with medium specific and thematic courses, the incumbent will also participate in the department's advanced multidisciplinary courses such as the team-taught capstone sequence; will necessarily think across dimensions and forms; and be well-versed in interdisciplinary approaches.
The Oberlin Studio Art department values intellectual rigor and conceptual depth; as such, this professor will forge new interdisciplinary relationships with departments across campus. The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, institutional service, and a high-level of departmental engagement.
Required qualifications:
Among the qualifications required for appointment is the MFA degree (in hand). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.
Compensation:
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive benefits package.
Special instructions to applicant:
A complete application will be comprised of: 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) a research statement about your artistic scholarship, that includes how you will support undergraduate research; 6) a PDF portfolio (or link to online portfolio that meets requirements) with 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work, including descriptions; and 7) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.*
All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at:https://jobs.oberlin.edu/
* By providing contact information for 3 references, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the December 1, 2024 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Questions about the position can be addressed to: Studio Arts Program Coordinator, Jamie Jacobs Overstreet, [email protected], 440-775-8181, or Chair of Studio Art, Kristina Paabus, [email protected], 440-775-5176.
Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about