"Assistant Professor of Art (Sculpture)"

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

The Department of Art and Art History at Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art, with specialization in Sculpture beginning July 1, 2026. The teaching load is two courses per semester in the area of Sculpture, as well as senior thesis advising in Sculpture. The successful candidate will maintain technical expertise in a wide range of sculptural skills and practices, including traditional and experimental approaches and their potential interactions, as well as a broad knowledge of the history of art, especially the history and contemporary theory of sculpture.

The new faculty member will maintain a robust artistic practice, as a strong exhibition and/or publishing record will be expected for promotion. The successful candidate will join a distinguished Studio Art Program with a shared commitment to teaching traditional and experimental media. Studio facilities include traditional metal and wood shops as well as digital fabrication equipment. Additional duties include management of the sculpture studio (working with the support staff, including student monitors), advising and mentoring students, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university levels.

Minimum requirements: MFA in Art or a related field.

Applicants will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are (1) a cover letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) images of own work (25 max) and student work (if available, 20 max), as a .pdf file not to exceed 5mb. As part of the cover letter, we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body in a liberal arts context. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three references from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Please apply at: https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers.

Applications submitted by December 1, 2025, will receive full consideration. Please contact Rhonda York at ryork@wesleyan.edu or 860-685-2061 if you have questions about the application process.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html.

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at http://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/compliance.html.