FTTT - Assistant Professor - Art

Job Summary

The primary duty will be to teach six courses (24 credits) per academic year in the highly specialized and visible Hot Glass area. This role requires a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and professional development, willingness and ability to manage and develop a highly technical and physically demanding studio, as well as a commitment to promoting the University and Art Department through professional work, teaching and student development and service activities, and working collegially with other faculty and staff.

This position reports to the Chair of the Art Department and will be responsible for the budgetary responsibilities of the Glass area. This position will also be responsible for student workers and technical support in that area.

• Teach six courses (24 credits) per academic year in Hot Glass.
• Manage and develop the highly technical and physically demanding studio.
• Promote the University and Art Department through professional work.
• Engage in teaching and student development and service activities.
• Work collegially with other faculty and staff.
• Oversee budgetary responsibilities of the Glass area.
• Manage student workers and technical support in that area.

• MFA in Glass or related field.
• At least one year of teaching glass art courses at the college level.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty to develop a diverse and vibrant 3D area which includes sculpture and ceramics and support other areas in the Art Department as assigned.

• Experience designing, building and fabricating equipment tools and fixtures.
• Experience in design and layout of glass studios.
• Maintaining and developing glass furnaces, kilns and cold shop equipment.
• Experience with flameworking and/or neon facilities and processes.
• Ability to engage with technologies including 3D modeling, 3D printing, and CNC.
• Experience and expertise in managing and/or teaching upper‑level classes in at least one of the studio areas listed above.
• Experience with budget management and ordering of materials and supplies.
• Basic fabrication skills and the ability to learn new skills as required.
• Experience supervising student workers and coordinating with staff and faculty across disciplines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• 20 images of professional work.
• 10-20 images of student work, all labeled with project, material, scale and level.
• Cover letter addressing teaching within a vibrant, generalized BFA program at a medium sized regional liberal arts institution.
• Brief teaching philosophy.
• Brief artist statement.
• Full academic CV.
• List of technical abilities.
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• This is a full‑time, tenure‑track position.
• The position is a full‑time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.
• Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 3, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.
• Applicants must submit through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Documents sent via email will not be accepted.
• Three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.