University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Art & Art HistorySalary Range or Pay Grade$5,325DescriptionThe Department of Art and Art History invites applicants for an Adjunct Professor in Sculpture to begin January 16, 2025, This is a one-semester nonrenewable appointment. The ideal candidate embraces the role of sculpture within a contemporary art practice and possesses the ability to integrate three dimensional practices with other media.Applicants teach Introduction to Sculpture. This course explores a variety of materials and techniques, from metal and wood working to experimental methods for creating three-dimensional art. Students investigate how the qualities of these media convey ideas, aiming to develop a synthesis of material choice and concept while building their creative vocabulary.To learn more about the Department of Art and Art History, please visit our web page:http://www.rochester.edu/college/aah/index.htmlQualificationsMFA in sculpture preferred. Teaching experience and evidence of continuing artistic accomplishment is required.Application InstructionsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsThe University of Rochester requires an online application. Be prepared to electronically attach the following documents:
Cover Letter (must be attached electronically)
Curriculum Vitae (must be attached electronically)
Names and contact information for three references (must be attached electronically)
1-3 Sample Syllabi (must be attached electronically as one document)
In addition, applicants must provide images or a link to their personal work and student work.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by December 10, 2024.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.