Teaching Professor of Studio Arts
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationWorcester
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentHumanities & Arts
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live16h ago
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MFA or Ph.D in Studio Arts or a closely related field
Three years of successful classroom teaching and advising experience at the university level
Record of exhibition and/or projects including exhibition development experience
Skills teaching a variety of studio media
Experience in curriculum development
JOB TITLE
Teaching Professor of Studio Arts
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Department of Humanities and Arts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Teaching Professor of Studio Arts (non-tenure track) at the rank of Assistant or Associate, beginning in August 2027. The Teaching Professor track at WPI is a full-time faculty position and affords the possibility of reappointment and promotion.
We seek candidates grounded in traditional studio art practices who also engage with contemporary technological tools and methods. We are looking for an excellent teacher whose primary responsibilities include instructing courses for first- and second-year students, such as Essentials of Art and Topics in Studio Art, as well as more advanced classes in areas such as figurative studies and thematic inquiry. Experience in curriculum development is preferred, as there will be opportunities to rethink our current offerings and develop new ones based on student needs and faculty expertise. The position also involves establishing and cultivating relationships with local art organizations and institutions. Activities will take place in our newly opened art studio, so candidates should be able to help supervise and manage facilities and programming. We seek those who prioritize accessibility, sustainability, health, and safety.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job responsibilities:
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Teach 8 courses per academic year: two courses per 7-week term (2 terms per semester)
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Advise student projects
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Contribute to the initiatives of the Humanities and Arts Department and the University.
Qualifications:
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MFA or Ph.D in Studio Arts or a closely related field
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Three years of successful classroom teaching and advising experience at the university level
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Record of exhibition and/or projects including exhibition development experience
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Skills teaching a variety of studio media
Hiring process
As part of your application, please submit:
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Cover letter that describes interests, values, and practices as an artist, scholar, and teacher
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CV that includes academic and professional experience, as well as the names and contact information of three professional references
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A statement of teaching philosophy
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A PDF portfolio of professional work includes 15-20 high-quality images with information about each work including title, date, size, and medium (limit PDF to 30 mb)
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A PDF portfolio of student works of 15-20 high-quality images with information about each work including date, size, medium, and a short description of each assignment (limit PDF to 30mb).
We will request letters of reference, writing samples, and a full teaching portfolio for short-listed candidates only.