Visiting Assistant Professor of Art; Printmaking​/Book Arts

Visiting Assistant Professor of Art (Printmaking/Book Arts)
Whitman College

Whitman College Department of Art seeks a one‑year position beginning August 2026, with expertise in Printmaking/Book Arts, broadly defined, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. Applicants must have an MFA by the time of appointment. A strong candidate will have college‑level teaching experience, an active exhibition/presentation record, and knowledge of contemporary theory and practice.

• Teach a full roster of Printmaking courses (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced)
• Contribute to the Foundations program by designing a beginner‑level course (not necessarily utilizing Printmaking or Book Arts)
• Teach senior capstone courses (taught in rotation by all art faculty)
• Annual teaching load: five courses

• MFA by the time of appointment
• College‑level teaching experience
• Active exhibition/presentation record
• Knowledge of contemporary theory and practice

The Studio Art Program at Whitman College is housed in the Fouts Center for the Visual Arts, a 38,000 square foot facility with studios in Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Digital Media, Printmaking, Ceramics, Photography, and Book Arts. The candidate will have a personal studio and office adjacent to the Printmaking studio. The printmaking area includes two etching presses, a litho press, a manual proofing letterpress, a platen letterpress, and two Vandercook letter presses, along with an extensive collection of lead type, silkscreens, and stones.

Digital equipment includes a 17” wide format inkjet printer, laser printer, scanner, exposure unit, vinyl cutter, laser engraver, and a video projection system. The digital lab houses a 44” large format printer, large flatbed scanners, a 3D printer, and more.

Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In the cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non‑majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long‑term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; a 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met;
Tuition Remission – Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program. New faculty receive a relocation stipend for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation.

To apply, go to  The online application will prompt you to submit all of the required materials: a cover letter; 20 images of your work and/or a link to your website; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate’s teaching interests and scholarly/artistic agenda; contact information for three references; graduate transcripts; 10‑20 images of student work, or evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.