ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of SCULPTURE, STANFORD UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure track)
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford is seeking to hire a practicing sculptor, preferably with expertise in areas such as installation, environmental systems, or advanced fabrication technologies, to start September 2006 with the rank of Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate will possess a record of important exhibitions, a studio practice likely to attract gifted graduate students, and a strong commitment to teaching and advising. An M.F.A. (or equivalent) and college-level experience in teaching sculpture is normally expected. Responsibilities will include the teaching of sculpture classes for majors and non-majors and the teaching and advising of M.F.A. students. We are seeking someone eager to participate fully in a dynamic studio art program that grants B.A. and M.F.A. degrees in the Fine Arts, an M.F.A. in Documentary Film, and an M.F.A. degree in Product Design (in cooperation with the Department of Mechanical Engineering). Application deadline: December 15, 2005. Please send a letter of introduction, a statement of artistic and academic goals, a c.v., a record of teaching experience, and 20 slides labeled with slide script, video documentation on DVD (as applicable), and a SASE for return of slides and/or DVDs. In addition, please supply the names and contact information of three referees. Applications should go to: Search Committee in Sculpture, Stanford University, Department of Art and Art History, 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-2018. Stanford University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.