Virginia Commonwealth University
School of the Arts
Department of Sculpture + Extended Media
Assistant Professor – Tenure Track
The Sculpture Department at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a dynamic faculty member for a tenure-track position. Applicants must have an active exhibition record, college level teaching experience, an MFA, or equivalent professional experiences. The successful candidate will teach all levels of undergraduate and graduate sculpture. All of our faculty are full participants in sharing academic advising and committee work. We are looking for a candidate with a broad range of skills, both technical and intellectual. We seek enthusiastic applicants with an active studio practice whose conceptual and creative interests are wide-ranging.
The Sculpture Department’s MFA program is currently ranked 1st in the nation by U.S News & World Report. The department houses 100 undergraduate majors, 12 graduate MFA students, five full time studio faculty and several part time faculty. Our program supports studio practices that range widely in methods and inquiry. Our state-of-the-art studio facility contains a well equipped wood shop with a 3-axis CNC router, a 4000 sq. ft. metal fabrication shop that also includes an induction foundry, a 22 station computer lab with video editing, a 3D laser scanner and an ABS plastic prototyper, as well as designated critique and installation spaces. These resources allow for a robust interpretation of contemporary sculptural practice stretching from the constructed to the performative.. VCU’s School of the Arts is an excellent environment in which to teach with significant allowance for faculty research. The VCU Sculpture Department is a collegial environment and we seek a committed artist to engage in our community. More information on the department can be found at http://www.vcu.edu/arts/sculpture/dept/. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application should include:
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Resume
• Portfolio of your work (20 slide Powerpoint – Mac/PC compatible)
• Portfolio of student work (20 slide Powerpoint – Mac/PC compatible)
• 4 References with phone and e-mail information (no letters at this time).
• Optional: Supporting materials including catalogues, brochures, articles, etc.
A hard copy of your application should be sent via U.S. Mail or alternative carrier service to Professor Michael Jones McKean, Chair of Search Committee,VCUarts Sculpture Department, 1000 W. Broad Street, PO Box 843005, Richmond, VA 23284-3005. Review of applications will begin February 5, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.