Stanford is seeking to hire a practicing sculptor, preferably with expertise in areas such as installation, site-specific practices, or advanced fabrication technologies, to start September 2007 with the rank of Assistant Professor.
The ideal candidate will possess a record of important exhibitions, a studio practice that will attract gifted graduate students, and a strong commitment to teaching and advising. An M.F.A. (or equivalent) and college-level experience in teaching sculpture are required along with a demonstrated ability to engage graduate students at a high level.
Responsibilities will include the teaching of sculpture classes for majors and non-majors and the teaching and advising of M.F.A. students. We are seeking someone eager to participate fully in a dynamic studio art program that grants B.A. and M.F.A. degrees in the Fine Arts, an M.F.A. in Documentary Film, and an M.F.A. degree in Product Design (in cooperation with the Department of Mechanical Engineering).
Application deadline: October 1, 2006.
Please send a letter of introduction, a statement of artistic and academic goals, a c.v., a record of teaching experience, and 20 slides labeled with slide script, video documentation on DVD (as applicable), and a SASE for return of slides and/or DVDs. In addition, please provide three confidential letters of recommendation.
Application materials should go to: Search Committee in Sculpture, Stanford University, Department of Art and Art History, Stanford, CA 94305-2018. Stanford University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.