Salary Range – $60,000-$70,000 Visiting Assistant Professor of Art – Studio Art The Department of Art and Art History at
Randolph College invites applications for a three-year visiting position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We seek candidates with expertise in studio art and whose work is grounded in studio practice, scholarship and teaching at the collegiate level. The successful candidate will demonstrate their experience in teaching the core aspects of studio art that we offer: drawing, painting, and printmaking. Additional teaching experience and/or expertise in photography—digital and/or darkroom—and graphic design will be given additional consideration in the evaluation of your application. The cover letter should address your plans for helping students develop sustainable creative processes, including a personalized sense of connoisseurship that will enable them to thoughtfully sustain and advance their art practice beyond the classroom. We seek candidates with an active studio practice; who possess a capacity to interweave theory and practice; who demonstrate effective collaborative and interdisciplinary skills; and who display a commitment to undergraduate education in the liberal arts. Randolph College, founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, is a traditional small liberal arts college with a longstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and an appreciation for and commitment to inclusivity. In the College’s unique TAKE2 curricular model, students take two courses in seven-week sessions with two sessions per semester. The result is a curriculum that provides time for students to focus on two courses, while balancing other important aspects of the college experience: internships, extracurricular activities, athletics, and jobs. Lynchburg, VA is located near the geographic center of Virginia, at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its expanding population supports a vibrant downtown, and offers a variety of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. The city boasts ample outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, boating, skiing, and access to a municipal park system with urban trails, playgrounds, and swimming pools. Lynchburg is also known for its strong educational presence, housing five colleges and universities. The city’s arts and theater scene is lively, complemented by museums and a minor league baseball team. Lynchburg is a city with a growing number of employers and businesses, but a low cost of living compared to the nearby cities of Charlottesville and Roanoke. Located approximately 180 miles from Washington, D.C., Lynchburg is accessible via an Amtrak station and regional airport. Candidates must hold an MFA by July 1, 2027, a record of effective teaching in higher education, and a demonstrated record of scholarly and creative achievement. The teaching load for this position is three courses in the Fall and three courses in the Spring, with additional responsibility for advising. Candidates should submit a cover letter stating their motivation for teaching at Randolph as well as their vision for how studio art can help to enhance the history and mission of the College, a curriculum vita, a PDF with descriptions and images of up to 15 of the candidate’s works, a PDF with links and descriptions to up to 15 works by former students, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Letters will only be requested of finalists. All application materials should be uploaded via the following link: Submit Here Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.
