Skip to main content

This job has expired

One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Printmaking

Employer
Colby College
Location
Colby College, Waterville, Maine
View more categoriesView less categories
Position Type
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Printmaking

Location:
Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Open Date:
Oct 10, 2024
Description:

The Department of Art at Colby College invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning fall 2025. A completed M.F.A., a minimum of two years teaching experience at the college level, and an active record of creative scholarship are required. Four-course teaching load will consist of all levels of the traditional printmaking curriculum, which can include copper plate intaglio, relief, lithography, and monotype. Our preference will be toward candidates who also work and teach in one or more of the following related areas: digital printmaking and book arts. We also expect candidates to be well versed in and committed to using “green” methods and materials. Our facilities include a traditional printmaking studio, a bindery, and a dedicated library of art and music.


Qualifications:

A completed M.F.A., a minimum of two years teaching experience at the college level, and an active record of creative scholarship are required. 


Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit all the following materials this Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/156948

  •         cover letter (addressed to Professor Véronique Plesch, department chair);
  •         curriculum vitae;
  •         three confidential letters of recommendation;
  •         statement of teaching philosophy and research interests that demonstrates a commitment to equitable and inclusive        teaching;
  •         two syllabi (one introductory level, one advanced)
  •         20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of recent student work.

Applications submitted by January 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.

 

 

 


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.

Organization

Working at Colby College 

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 57 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 1,850 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.


Under the leadership of its new president, David A. Greene, Colby is building on this strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes plans for creating innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert