"Assistant Professor of Art"

The Department of Art and Art History at Kalamazoo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art from artists whose studio practice is based in painting, printmaking, and/or intermedia. Teaching responsibilities include six courses per year (two per trimester) with regular offerings in drawing, painting, printmaking, digital media, and interdisciplinary courses, as well as supervision of senior projects in these areas. This position starts in September 2026 and is one of five tenure lines in the Department of Art and Art History at Kalamazoo College including three core studio lines based in Painting/Print/Intermedia, Ceramics/Sculpture, and Photo/Digital. Art and Art History faculty also participate in academic advising of students, oversee equipment/studio needs in their areas, and work closely with one another to sustain dynamic curricula based on contemporary approaches to traditional media. All faculty at the college engage in governance at departmental and college levels.

Applicants with a commitment to undergraduate teaching and whose creative work, research, and pedagogy will thrive in a small liberal arts community are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will also demonstrate a strong commitment to working with students, faculty, and staff from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. We are especially interested in artists whose studio practice and/or teaching include the ability to design courses that can count towards our college’s majors, minors, and concentrations in: environmental studies; media studies, critical theory, Critical Ethnic Studies; and Women, Gender and Sexuality studies.

Applicants for this position are required to have an MFA in studio art and an active studio practice in at least one area of painting/printmaking/intermedia with significant undergraduate/graduate coursework or professional experience in traditional printmaking practices due to the technical and safety demands of running a printshop. It is preferred that the successful applicant will also have full-time college-level teaching experience, a strong exhibition record, and evidence of ongoing engagement with their discipline(s).

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally known liberal arts college offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. It is a member of the Posse Program and home of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. The campus is located in a diverse and vibrant city in southwestern Michigan, midway between Chicago and Detroit, and is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise. The Kalamazoo area encompasses a community of 335,000, which supports several college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities. The Kalamazoo Institute of Art is two blocks from campus and the college’s 145-acre Lillian Anderson Arboretum, a 10-15 minute drive from campus.

Completed applications received by October 15, 2025 will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, artist statement, portfolio images (25 max saved as .pdf not to exceed 5mb), and images of student work (20 max saved as .pdf not to exceed 5mb). Applicants should also submit a statement of teaching philosophy that includes your pedagogical approach to ensuring that students from a wide range of backgrounds can be successful in the curriculum and the classroom; undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and the contact information for three professional references. Please submit the materials above as electronic files labeled with the applicant's name (LAST.FIRST.item.pdf) and do not exceed 5mb per file.

Letters of recommendation and sample syllabi will be requested after the initial screening. Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Christine Hahn, at chahn@kzoo.edu.

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