Lecturer: Sculpture Visual Arts

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas (UNT) is accepting applications for a full-time faculty position as a 3-year (renewable) Lecturer in Sculpture, beginning Spring 2027. The successful candidate will teach four studio art courses per year (2/2) within the undergraduate Sculpture curriculum. Courses may include beginning sculpture, intermediate/advanced topics, and senior studio. Topics courses can be based on the candidate’s interests and expertise. The applicant should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas within an art context: foundry, welding and metal fabrication, wood working, mold making and casting, paper making, or related sculptural practices. Additionally, the successful candidate will serve as the Sculpture Visual Arts Technician, with an expectation of 20 hours per week dedicated to this function. Responsibilities include managing sculpture facilities for student and faculty use; maintaining equipment, tools, and equipment checkout systems; purchasing supplies; managing the area instructional fee budget; maintaining records and files; establishing and maintaining safety standards and procedures; supervising hourly workers and Graduate Student Assistants; and performing other duties as assigned. The position will also require part-time summer maintenance and supervision of the Sculpture Lab, with additional compensation provided for these responsibilities. We seek an enthusiastic colleague who will contribute to an established Sculpture program and support a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. Additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, departmental and university service, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• MFA in Sculpture or closely related field

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach four studio art courses per year (2/2) within the undergraduate Sculpture curriculum, including beginning sculpture, intermediate/advanced topics, and senior studio.
• Demonstrate expertise in areas such as foundry, welding and metal fabrication, wood working, mold making and casting, paper making, or related sculptural practices.
• Serve as the Sculpture Visual Arts Technician, managing sculpture facilities for student and faculty use.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and equipment checkout systems.
• Purchase supplies.
• 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.
• Engage in departmental and university service.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
• Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
• Additional compensation for summer maintenance and supervision of the Sculpture Lab.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level