Visiting Artist, Penn State Berks

Penn State University•Berks, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Berks, a college of the Pennsylvania State University near Reading, Pennsylvania, invites visual artists with an interest in college teaching and curating exhibitions on a college campus to apply for our artist-in-residence program for the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek an artist with a promising exhibition record and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. The position entails teaching one general education studio art course to non-majors and mounting one art exhibition (solo or group) in the Freyberger Art Gallery on the Berks campus per semester. The residency is designed to offer a visual artist time to develop a new or existing body of work and offer a course based on their area of expertise. The ideal candidate will work with students, staff, and faculty to enhance the presence of the arts on our campus and connect with our community. This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Requirements

A Masters of Fine Arts or master's degree in related field.
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

University-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching one general education studio art course to non-majors.
Mounting one art exhibition (solo or group) in the Freyberger Art Gallery on the Berks campus per semester.
Working with students, staff, and faculty to enhance the presence of the arts on campus.
Connecting with the community.