"Assistant Professor - Art & Design (Sculpture)"

Job Details

The Department of Art & Design seeks applicants for a faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, benefitted tenure track position. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in sculpture, and 3D/4D foundations, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Online application is required and should be submitted at https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php. Review of completed applications will begin February 18, 2026. For more information contact Ms. Abigail Heuss, Art & Design Department Head, via email awheuss@valdosta.edu or phone: 229-245-3784.

Application materials should include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications, history of student mentorship, and vision for the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of recommendation and contact info for three professional references
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Professional and Student portfolio
• Transcripts (unofficial)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primarily responsible for teaching courses in Sculpture, and foundations courses in 3D/4D media, and additional teaching responsibilities as needed. Teaching load will be up to 3/3 per semester. The position will be tasked with maintaining the sculpture tools and studio, as well as responsible stewardship of shared teaching and studio spaces. Position will also be expected to engage in student mentoring, recruitment, curriculum management, and community engagement as part of service, and maintain scholarly productivity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Terminal degree in sculpture (M.F.A.) by appointment date
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
• Knowledge of skills and practices in studio/design areas, especially sculpture
• Understanding of industry-standard safety practices and protocols
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• Ability to teach sculpture fabrication, and other relevant techniques such as casting, welding, and use of the wood shop.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A record of effective teaching
• A record of mentoring students
• Ability to work with all levels of undergraduate students
• Ability to maintain budgets related to class resources and studio needs

Valdosta State University, founded in 1906, is a comprehensive university with a student enrollment of approximately 10,200. The city of Valdosta is located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75, is served by a regional airport, and is within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida. For more information, visit https://www.valdosta.edu and for more information about the community, and https://www.valdostachamber.com.