Assistant / Associate Professor of Art (Sculpture/Ceramics)

Job description

Description The Knox College Department of Art and Art History invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Art to begin September 1, 2025. We seek applications from candidates specializing in sculpture and ceramics, who will serve as the department’s primary instructor in those areas. Knox College, established in 1837, is an independent, selective liberal arts institution with a mission of access, a diverse student body, and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. We are particularly interested in creative, energetic teachers of undergraduate students who can contribute to Knox College’s considerable diversity and reflect that diversity in their teaching, mentoring, and creative work and research. With over 35% of the student body identifying as U.S. students of color and more than 20% international students, the College seeks courses appealing and welcoming to all of Knox’s students. The department is particularly interested in artists who bring a unique contemporary perspective to their area and are interested in bridging digital technologies with traditional mediums. Required skills include wheel-throwing and sculp...