"Assistant Professor Printmaking and Drawing, Department of Art, College of Arts and Sciences"

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Assistant Professor Printmaking and Drawing, Department of Art, College of Arts and Sciences

Location: Stony Brook, NY

Open Date: Oct 10, 2025

Deadline: Nov 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Art at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Printmaking and Drawing, to commence in Fall 2026. We seek an emerging artist-scholar whose creative practice and teaching demonstrate a strong foundation in printmaking, with the potential to bring new perspectives and approaches to the field.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of both traditional and contemporary printmaking, with proficiency across relief, intaglio, lithography, and screen printing, as well as fluency in emerging practices such as digital printmaking, laser etching, hybrid 2D/3D print processes, and sustainable, non-toxic studio methods. They will have an active creative practice, a record of professional achievement, and a demonstrated commitment to innovative pedagogy and interdisciplinary collaboration. An MFA or equivalent terminal degree is required, with evidence of teaching excellence at the university level.

The successful candidate will sustain and develop the full printmaking curriculum, while also contributing to instruction in drawing. They will teach across the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, from foundational courses to advanced studios and graduate-level seminars, and will supervise MFA students specializing in printmaking and drawing. They will be expected to develop new courses that bring contemporary innovations and eco-conscious approaches into the curriculum, and to foster connections between printmaking and other areas such as Media Arts, Cultural Studies, installation, and socially engaged art. In addition to teaching, the role involves student advising, graduate mentorship, curriculum development, recruitment, and active participation in departmental service and leadership.

• Position Responsibilities
• Teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including foundational drawing and a full range of printmaking studios.
• Mentor and supervise MFA students in printmaking and drawing.
• Contribute to curriculum development and introduce new courses that reflect innovations in printmaking and its intersections with other areas of art.
• Participate fully in the academic life of the department, including critiques, exhibitions, and service.
• Maintain an active creative practice, with professional exhibitions, projects, and related activities.

About the Department of Art at Stony Brook University

The Department of Art is dedicated to interdisciplinary practice and research, with programs in Studio Practice, Art History and Criticism, and Media Art and Culture. Our faculty are engaged in diverse fields including painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance, digital art, sound, and theory. We collaborate closely with the Staller Center for the Arts, the Zuccaire Gallery, the Humanities Institute, and the Stony Brook Collaborative for the Earth, as well as with the New York Climate Exchange. Our printmaking and drawing studios provide extensive facilities for traditional processes and a supportive environment for experimentation and cross-disciplinary work.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Studio Art with a focus in Printmaking.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university or college level.
• Active creative practice with evidence of professional achievement.
• Proficiency in a range of printmaking processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in developing new courses that expand or reimagine printmaking's role in contemporary practice.
• Experience with digital, hybrid, or eco-conscious approaches to printmaking.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogy.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/174788.

Candidates should apply online via Interfolio and submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter (summarizing creative practice, teaching experience, and professional accomplishments)
• CV (including exhibitions, projects, publications, or related achievements)
• Teaching Statement (describing pedagogy, experience, and courses taught)
• Sample syllabi (at least one printmaking and one drawing course)
• Portfolio of work (samples of creative practice and a link to a website)