Assistant Professor of Art, Sculpture/New Media
About the role
The Art Department at Lehman College, City University of New York seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenure-track/tenured Associate Professor position in Art to teach within the Sculpture/New Media specialization. Lehman College is the City University of New York’s Bronx senior college. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date for the 2027–2028 academic year. It offers full CUNY benefits that are among the most comprehensive in the country. Responsibilities for CUNY senior college tenure-track faculty positions generally include teaching two to three classes per semester.
Responsibilities
- Teach a range of materials and techniques as lead faculty in the sculpture area, working with students at all levels — from introductory sculpture for art majors and non-majors through advanced undergraduate and graduate courses (including thesis supervision) in sculpture, new media, and/or time-based media.
- Qualified to teach all levels of sculpture, new media, and/or time-based media courses within a department that offers Art BA, BFA, BS, MA, and MFA degree programs in an urban campus setting.
- Understand interdisciplinary approaches to sculpture and new media, including traditional and digital methods; engage with critical contemporary issues; possess a deep and expansive understanding of the history and theory of contemporary art; maintain an active studio practice; have a significant exhibition record; and foster a welcoming and inclusive studio environment.
- Assume leadership and mentorship with students; conduct a collaborative, team-oriented approach to pedagogy; weave a vision for the future of the sculpture–new media area into the Art Department’s curriculum.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of students from diverse populations; commit to exploring innovative pedagogical techniques to promote student success.
- Address the realities of teaching in the age of A.I., including both drawbacks and possible uses of A.I. in teaching.
- Perform regular service to the Art Department, School of Arts & Humanities, Lehman College, CUNY, and the community, including academic departmental student advising and committee work.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- M.F.A. (or equivalent) in Sculpture, New Media, Time-based media, or related media.
- Minimum of three years of college-level teaching experience.
- Expertise with a wide range of conceptual and technical approaches to art production.
- Conversant in contemporary practices and critical issues in sculpture, new media, and/or time-based media.
- Demonstrated commitment to creating cross-media, interdisciplinary, and high-impact learning opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Possesses a broad intellectual approach to contemporary art practice.
- Has a record of mentoring and connecting students to career opportunities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to integrating sustainable practices into the sculpture studio and curriculum.
- Incorporates emergent digital technologies such as digital fabrication and interactive media into course curriculum.
- Has an interest in a wide range of sculptural practices including installation and performance.
- Has an engaged, robust artistic practice that further expands the field of contemporary art.
Compensation
Assistant Professor salary range: $94,017–$105,588. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
- CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.
- Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of ongoing faculty professional development.
Location: Lehman College (Bronx, NY). Job type: Full-time. Anticipated start: 2027–2028 academic year. Job ID: 32990.