Assistant Professor of Studio Art (Onsite, Full-time, 9-month, Tenure track)

Wilson College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Studio Art within the School of Arts and Sciences, beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a dedicated artist and educator who is passionate about undergraduate teaching, maintains an active professional artistic practice, and values the role of studio art within a liberal arts education.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in Drawing, Painting, Two-Dimensional Design, and Art History, while also contributing to the College's first-year curriculum. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, creative exploration, and meaningful engagement with students and faculty across academic disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Drawing, Painting, Two-Dimensional Design, and Art History.
• Contribute to the College's first-year curriculum and broader liberal arts educational experience.
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction grounded in foundational studio practices.
• Encourage students to explore socially engaged, conceptually driven, and experimental approaches to artmaking.
• Foster interdisciplinary connections between studio art and other areas of academic inquiry.
• Maintain an active professional artistic practice, including exhibitions and other scholarly or creative activities.
• Support student artistic development through mentorship, constructive feedback, and creative exploration.
• Participate in departmental and College service activities consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track faculty appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA or doctorate) in Studio Art or an appropriately related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in painting, drawing, and two-dimensional design.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Active and established professional artmaking practice with a record of exhibitions.
• Ability to connect studio art instruction with broader academic inquiry within a liberal arts environment.
• Demonstrated artistic vision and a thoughtful, student-centered approach to teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of college-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated record of professional exhibitions at the national or international level.
• Experience with interdisciplinary teaching or collaborative academic initiatives.
• Experience incorporating contemporary, socially engaged, conceptual, or experimental approaches into studio art instruction.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through Wilson College's online employment application system and submit the following materials:

• Letter of Interest: Addressing the candidate's qualifications and interest in the position.

• Curriculum Vitae: Outlining relevant education, teaching experience, professional accomplishments, and exhibitions.

• Teaching Philosophy Statement: Describing the candidate's approach to undergraduate studio art education.

• Professional References: Names and contact information for three professional references.

• Professional Portfolio: 20 images of the candidate's professional artwork.

• Student Work Portfolio: 20 images of student artwork created in courses taught by the candidate.

Portfolio Submission Guidelines

• Each professional artwork image should include a brief description and date of completion.

• Each student artwork image should include the corresponding assignment description.

• Sound or video work may be submitted through links to an accessible media-sharing platform. Include URLs and relevant contextual information within the application materials.

Official academic transcripts will be requested from finalists.

Application Review Begins: November 23, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: August 2027

At Wilson College, we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Full-time, on-site employees enjoy:

• Robust Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus college-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.

• Spending Account Options: Access to employee-funded Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for both healthcare and dependent care needs.

• Retirement Planning: A Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with TIAA to help you plan for the future.

• Educational Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, as well as access to Tuition Exchange scholarships through a national consortium of colleges.

Wilson fosters a supportive, collegial work environment that prioritizes work-life balance. Employees benefit from:

• Flexible dining options and free access to our on-campus fitness center.

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support and resources.

As a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer, Wilson College employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.