Assistant Professor of Studio Art – Sweet Briar College

Academic Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Studio Art – Sweet Briar College

Highlights

• Institution: Sweet Briar College

• Academic Unit / Department: Studio Art Program

• Position Type: Faculty

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Primary Specialization: Studio Art – Printmaking

• Teaching Load: Six courses per academic year

• Salary / Remuneration: USD 55,000–61,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience

• Location: Sweet Briar, Virginia, USA

• Expected Start: Fall 2027

• Application Review Begins: November 2, 2026

• Application Deadline: Open until filled

Overview of Role

Sweet Briar College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Studio Art with a primary emphasis in Printmaking.

The College seeks an artist-scholar committed to excellent undergraduate teaching, active creative practice, student mentorship, and the development of a dynamic printmaking program within a liberal arts environment.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach introductory and advanced courses in Printmaking.

• Contribute to the broader Studio Art curriculum.

• Teach six courses per academic year.

• Oversee printmaking studios, equipment, facilities, and safety procedures.

• Maintain an active creative and scholarly practice.

• Mentor and advise undergraduate students.

• Support exhibitions, programming, and other Studio Art activities.

• Participate in departmental, college, and professional service.

• Contribute to curriculum development within the Studio Art Program.

• Participate in Sweet Briar's interdisciplinary Leadership Core curriculum.

• Develop innovative or interdisciplinary courses, including opportunities during the three-week January Term.

• Engage with the College's art collection in teaching, research, or creative work.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Studio Art.

• Preferred Specialization: Printmaking.

• Demonstrated record of effective undergraduate teaching.

• Active creative practice in printmaking and/or related media.

• Strong technical, conceptual, and historical engagement with printmaking.

• Commitment to inclusive and student-centered teaching.

• Evidence of ongoing professional achievement through exhibitions, publications, residencies, or comparable creative activities.

• Commitment to teaching and mentoring within a small liberal arts college environment.

• Experience managing studio facilities and equipment is desirable.

• Ability to teach in an additional area is preferred, such as:

  • Design

  • Photography

  • Drawing

  • Digital Media

  • Another complementary studio discipline

Creative & Academic Environment

Sweet Briar College supports faculty research and creative activity through:

• Internal faculty grants.

• Year-long faculty and student research opportunities.

• Honors Summer Research Program.

• Interdisciplinary teaching opportunities.

• An immersive three-week January Term.

The College also maintains a significant art collection, particularly in works by women artists and works on paper, with prints and artworks by artists including Albrecht Dürer, Francisco Goya, Pablo Picasso, Anni Albers, and Josef Albers.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary Range: USD 55,000–61,000 per year.

• Final compensation will be based on education, experience, and institutional guidelines.

• Institutional support is available for creative activity, research, and faculty-student scholarly collaboration.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following materials:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Creative/Research Interests

4. Portfolio of Applicant's Creative Work

   • Up to 20 images or equivalent digital portfolio

5. Portfolio of Student Work

   • Up to 20 images or equivalent digital portfolio

6. Names and Full Contact Information for Three Professional References

All application materials should be combined and submitted as a single PDF file.

Application Process

• Application Link: Apply now

• Applications should be submitted through the Sweet Briar College Career Center.

• Application Review Begins: November 2, 2026

• Deadline: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

• Expected Start: Fall 2027

Official Website: https://sbc.edu/