The Art Department at Millsaps College invites applicants for a 1-year non-renewable sabbatical replacement in Studio Art beginning for the 2024-25 academic year. The successful candidate will teach a total of 3 courses–2 in the fall and 1 in the spring. This position will also maintain the materials and equipment for the studios in which they teach. The candidate will be expected to assist with departmental-wide reviews for seniors in both Studio Art and Art History.
This position comes with a private on-campus faculty office as well as a workspace in a $6 million, 17,300 sq. ft. visual arts center with dedicated gallery space (https://www.millsaps.edu/academics/windgate-visual-arts-center/). Millsaps faculty members are teacher-scholars and teacher-artists; support for research and creative development and travel is available.
Basic Qualifications
- MFA required
- Area of concentration in Graphic Design, with experience in drawing and printmaking preferred
- Strong organizational and writing skills
- A desire to be an active participant in a small art department.
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogy, diversity, and equity
Application Process
Application materials should be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately, followed by phone and/or on-campus interviews. We will accept applications until the position has been filled. To ensure full consideration please submit by March 1. Questions about this search should be directed to Sue Carrie Drummond, Department Chair, at [email protected].
Required Application Materials
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Artist statement/Statement of research interests
- PDF file with images of up to twenty works with title information included.
- *Two letters of recommendation – will be required for any candidate advancing to the interview stage.
Optional Supplemental Materials
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Evidence of teaching experience (if available)- sample student work (15 images max), sample syllabi (2 max), and student evaluations.
Within these materials candidates should provide specific examples of how they have contributed to equitable and inclusive academic spaces, including how they would enrich Millsaps College’s commitment to supportive environments for a diverse community.
*Letters of recommendation should be sent confidentially on the candidate’s behalf to the same address noted above. Millsaps College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All offers of employment will be contingent on confirmation of work authorization and successful completion of a background check.