Assistant Professor of Art, Sculpture/New Media

The Art Department at Lehman College, City University of New York seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenure-track/tenured Associate Professor position in Art to teach within the Sculpture/New Media specialization. Lehman College is the City University of New York’s Bronx senior college. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date for the 2027-2028 academic year. It offers full CUNY benefits that are among the most comprehensive in the country.

Responsibilities for CUNY senior college tenure-track faculty positions generally include teaching two to three classes per semester. The lead faculty member in the sculpture area will teach a range of materials and techniques, and will work with students at a wide range of levels, from introductory sculpture for art majors and non-art majors, to advanced undergraduate and graduate courses (including thesis supervision) in sculpture, new media and/or time-based media.

The ideal candidate is an innovative artist-educator with an expansive contemporary creative practice, who is qualified to teach all levels of sculpture, new media and/or time-based media courses within a department that offers Art BA, BFA, BS, MA, and MFA degree programs in an urban campus setting. Additionally, the successful candidate understands interdisciplinary approaches to sculpture and new media, including traditional and digital methods; is engaged with critical contemporary issues; possesses a deep and expansive understanding of the history and theory of contemporary art; maintains an active studio practice; has a significant exhibition record; and has the ability to foster a welcoming and inclusive studio environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to assume leadership and mentorship with students, and conduct a collaborative, team-oriented approach to pedagogy. They will have the ability to weave their vision of the future of the sculpture-new media area into the Art Department’s curriculum.

Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of students from diverse populations, and must be committed to exploring innovative pedagogical techniques to promote student success. Candidates should be able to address the realities of teaching in the age of A.I., and should be able to address both the drawbacks and possible uses (if any) of A.I. in their teaching with the search committee.

In addition to ongoing excellence in teaching and creative/scholarly research, a prominent exhibition record, and professional activities, the position requires regular service to the Art Department, School of Arts & Humanities, Lehman College, City University of New York, and the community. This includes academic departmental student advising, and committee work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications :

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M.F.A. (or equivalent) in Sculpture, New Media, Time-based media or related media

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Minimum of three years of college-level teaching experience

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Expertise with a wide range of conceptual and technical approaches to art production

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Conversant in contemporary practices and critical issues in sculpture, new media, and/or time-based media

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Demonstrated commitment to creating cross-media, interdisciplinary, and high-impact learning opportunities

Preferred Qualifications :

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Possesses a broad intellectual approach to contemporary art practice

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Has a record of mentoring and connecting students to career opportunities

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Demonstrates a commitment to integrating sustainable practices into the sculpture studio and curriculum

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Incorporates into course curriculum emergent digital technologies such as digital fabrication technologies and interactive media

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Has an interest in a wide range of sculptural practices including installation and performance

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Has an engaged, robust artistic practice that further expands the field of contemporary art

COMPENSATION

Assistant Professor: $94,017-$105,588

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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Candidates must upload a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, one-page artist statement, one-page teaching philosophy, 20 images of work, and the names of three professional references (include name, title, organization, and contact information) who may subsequently be contacted for letters of recommendation. These letters should include the Job ID# in the email or the body of the letter and are to be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee (email address forthcoming).

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For questions about the content of this job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at Lehman College: Human.Resources@lehman.cuny.edu. For questions about the areas of research in this job posting or about courses offered by the Department of Art please contact the Chair of the Search Committee (email address forthcoming).

Upload the following as one attachment:

Letter of intent

Curriculum Vitae

One-page artist statement

One-page statement of teaching philosophy, including examples of student mentorship

Sample syllabus

20 images of applicant's work clearly labeled with title, media/technique, size, year

(Semi-finalists: 20 images of student work captioned with title, media, size, year)

Three professional references, including names, email and phone (semi-finalists: references will be sent a link to upload a letter of recommendation)

CLOSING DATE

Review of applications will begin January 25, 2027.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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