Assistant or Associate Professor in Sculpture

The School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University announces a full time visiting or tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor within the area of Sculpture. The School is seeking an artist who: explores contemporary issues related to sculpture and installation, is actively exhibiting nationally/internationally, and who demonstrates teaching abilities with potential for pedagogical excellence within specialized core courses and across interdisciplinary undergraduate and MFA programs. Special attention will be given to candidates who bring both critical and technical knowledge into their work and teaching. Candidates with hybrid practices or additional expertise in other media are encouraged to apply. An MFA or equivalent is required and experience teaching at the college or university level is strongly preferred.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth and diversity of our program.

The new hire will teach two in-person classes per semester, conduct graduate critiques, and maintain a vibrant studio practice. Courses taught might include foundational and advanced 3D media studios, as well as topic-driven courses within our Transdisciplinary Research Studio curriculum. Additionally, they will be actively engaged as part of a dynamic faculty, taking part in the governance of the School through committee work and helping to steer pedagogical development. A private studio will be provided, along with access to the School’s physical and digital facilities and resources.

The School of Art is one of five schools in the College of Fine Arts, which also includes the Schools of Architecture, Design, Drama and Music. The School is distinguished by collaborative relationships with innovative learning environments such as the Center for Arts in Society, the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, and Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology Network (IDeATe); individual studios for all junior and senior BFAs; 24-hour access to recently updated facilities; and a unique curriculum that includes concept and media studios, contextual practice, critical theory, and technology alongside programs in electronic and time based media; painting, drawing, print media, and photography; and sculpture, installation and site-specific work. The MFA Program at the School of Art is ranked as number seven overall and number one in Time Based and New Media by US News and World Report.

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which has been cited as being the “Best Arts Destination” among mid-sized cities and one of the USAʼs most affordable cities. In addition to the Carnegie Museum of Art, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, The Andy Warhol Museum, the Mattress Factory Museum, Carrie Furnaces, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and the Silver Eye Center for Photography, the city has a burgeoning art scene that encompasses many experimental and public exhibition opportunities.

Carnegie Mellon University and the School of Art value equality of opportunity and mutual respect, and believe that a diverse campus community is essential to enriching intellectual exchanges and enhancing cultural understanding. As such, CMU does not discriminate against any Faculty or Staff, or any applicant for employment, on the basis of disability, protected veteran status, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.

Position and salary are commensurate with experience. Carnegie Mellon offers competitive employee benefits packages.

Application materials:
–Letter of application with teaching philosophy
–Proposals or syllabi for introductory and advanced level courses
–Curriculum Vitae
–Names/email addresses/telephone numbers of three references (no recommendation letters).
–Documentation of artwork: submit up to 20 images and/or 10 minutes of video.

Apply here.