Assistant Professor of Studio Art focus in Painting

Position Overview

The Department of Studio Art invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in Painting beginning fall 2027. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $91,462 - $103,138 per year.

Applicants will teach two courses in painting and/or drawing in the fall, spring, and every other winter, guide senior thesis work in painting, and regularly contribute to Middlebury’s First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty are also expected to contribute to service to the College, including, but not limited to, committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked.

Applicants must be able to teach traditional painting processes across a variety of media, have a notable exhibition record and an active studio practice amenable to student participation, and engage with contemporary dialogue within the field. The candidate must also participate in a vigorous, cross‑disciplinary studio program within a liberal arts environment and demonstrate the ability to engage students across the College’s curriculum, broadening the student’s and institution’s dialogue with contemporary art and culture.

In addition, the candidate will collaborate with fellow Studio Art faculty to develop visiting lecture and workshop programming.

Middlebury College collects all faculty job applications electronically using this link  Through Interfolio, submit:

• a letter of application addressed to the Chair of the Studio Art Department;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a pdf with up to 20 images of your own work through Interfolio;
• a pdf with up to 20 images of student work through Interfolio;
• names of three recommenders from whom letters of recommendation may be requested, at least two of whom must be able to speak to teaching ability and promise.

The Final date to receive applications is October 15, 2026.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.