"Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Sculpture & Installation"

Job Summary

The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a part-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Sculpture & Installation. Appointment to this non-renewable sabbatical replacement position will be for a term of one semester, in Spring 2027, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will teach a total of two introductory-level courses in 3D practices within the Studio Art department during the Spring of 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of 3D practices—including areas such as mixed-media, woodworking, digital fabrication, performance, social practice, fiber arts, or mold-making—and the ability to teach both historical and contemporary approaches through the integration of analog and digital tools. They will exhibit a broad, experimental strategy to sculptural methodologies, including multidisciplinary practices that bridge two-, three-, and four-dimensional work. The candidate will also provide evidence of, or show promise for, a significant professional studio art practice and exhibition record; possess experience managing a studio classroom, budget, and student workers; and actively contribute to the interdisciplinary intellectual life of the department and the broader college community.

Required qualifications

Among the qualifications required for appointment is MFA degree (in hand). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. The incumbent must have a documented trajectory of application and teaching of mixed-media, woodworking, digital fabrication, performance, social practice, fiber arts, or mold-making. Oberlin College values diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Compensation

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

Special instructions to applicant

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at https://jobs.oberlin.edu. A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) A research statement about your artistic scholarship; 6) a PDF portfolio (or link to online portfolio that meets the specific requirements) with no more than 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work, including descriptions; and 7) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.^* All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu

^*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.

Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the April 1, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to Studio Arts Program Coordinator, Jamie Jacobs Overstreet, jjacobs@oberlin.edu, 440-775-8181, or Chair of Studio Art, Kristina Paabus, kpaabus@oberlin.edu, 440-775-5176.