Lecturer: Sculpture Visual Arts

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design is hiring a full-time, renewable three-year Lecturer in Sculpture, beginning Spring 2027. The lecturer will teach four undergraduate Sculpture studio courses per year (2/2), potentially including beginning sculpture, intermediate and advanced topics, and senior studio. Topics courses may reflect the candidate’s interests and expertise. The successful candidate will also serve as the Sculpture Visual Arts Technician, devoting 20 hours per week to that function, and will contribute to a collaborative, student-centered Sculpture program. The position includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, departmental and university service, and ongoing professional development. Part-time summer maintenance and supervision of the Sculpture Lab is also required, with additional compensation provided for those responsibilities. The Department of Studio Art offers programs across seven concentrations: ceramics, drawing and painting, metalsmithing and jewelry, new media art, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Its B.F.A. and M.F.A. programs emphasize studio practice, critical dialogue, and interdisciplinary research. UNT welcomes applicants with experience at HSI/MSIs and/or knowledge of languages spoken by its diverse campus community.

Requirements

MFA in Sculpture or a closely related field.
Expertise in one or more of the following areas within an art context: foundry, welding and metal fabrication, woodworking, mold making and casting, paper making, or related sculptural practices.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of college-level experience as instructor of record in Sculpture studio courses.

Responsibilities

Teach four undergraduate Sculpture studio courses per year, potentially including beginning sculpture, intermediate and advanced topics, and senior studio.
Serve as Sculpture Visual Arts Technician for 20 hours per week.
Manage sculpture facilities for student and faculty use.
Maintain equipment, tools, and equipment checkout systems.
Purchase supplies and manage the area instructional fee budget.
Maintain records and files.
Establish and maintain safety standards and procedures.
Supervise hourly workers and Graduate Student Assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide part-time summer maintenance and supervision of the Sculpture Lab.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in departmental and university service.
Pursue ongoing professional development.