Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Art
Wellesley College

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Job Posting Title
Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Art

Job Description Summary
Faculty

Job Description
The Department of Art at Wellesley College invites applications for a 2026-27 60% FTE (part-time, benefits eligible) position as Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Studio Art. We seek a visual artist with an active studio practice centered in Drawing and Printmaking, with demonstrated expertise in expanded print methods.

The successful candidate will teach a section of Introductory Drawing both semesters and an intermediate level course addressing Alternative Print Methods in the spring. In addition to class meeting times, the candidate will hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester. Department facilities are safely equipped to support a wide range of traditional and experimental print practices, from lithography, etching, relief, screenprint, papermaking, and artist books, to digital print methods and laser-engraving. The Studio Art curriculum at Wellesley supports majors in Studio art, Architecture, Media Arts & Sciences, Cinema and Media Studies, and Art History, and fosters a close relationship with Book Studies as well as other interdisciplinary programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a clearly established commitment to undergraduate teaching and a strong interest in the collaborative potential of a liberal arts education.
• MFA or equivalent terminal degree in art or a relevant field is required.
• College level teaching beyond graduate school is preferred.

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: 3 courses (0.6 FTE)
• Term of Appointment: 2026-27, non-renewable
• Target Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Minimum Salary: $45,177

Application Deadline:4/1/2026

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing your creative work and teaching experience.
• Curriculum vitae.
• 20 images of recent creative work and 10 images of student work with relevant prompt: Please provide these via an accessible link (Google Drive Folder, Dropbox, or personal website) pasted onto a single-page PDF or Word document.
• Referees: Names and email addresses for three referees who will be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation.

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers - UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement .

Company Description and Benefits:
Wellesley's mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community-faculty, students, staff, and alumnae. For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)

Time Type
Part time

EEO Statement
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