About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.  

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Salary: $68,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.

Collective Bargaining Agreement: This position is governed by the MSCA bargaining agreement

Hours: 37.5

The 3D Arts department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design seeks an accomplished artist and educator working in the field of Fibers. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek someone whose dynamic pedagogical approach fosters an inclusive and vibrant learning community. To oversee and guide the program, this person must also demonstrate strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate possesses both a breadth of technical fiber art skills and a deep understanding of the history and complexities of the medium as it intersects with contemporary art practice. We seek someone committed to bringing students into conversation around emergent questions of cultural and environmental sustainability within the broad arena of fibers practice. This position includes service to the community, college and/or department as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. An MFA OR a Bachelor's Degree with a substantial record of achievement (5 or more years) and significant competency in the field of fibers
2. At least 3 years of professional teaching experience beyond their graduate studies
3.  A consistent record of creative / professional practice
4. Demonstrated organizational, communication, and leadership experience
5. Clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body across a variety of skill levels
6. Demonstrated ability to teach a range of traditional and alternative fibers processes including but not limited to: weaving, knitting, crochet, surface design (print and resist), sculptural approaches to fiber, dyeing, embellishment and embroidery, felting, basketry, fabric construction, and papermaking
7. Well-versed in fibers history and critical discourse

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 5+ years teaching at the college level
2. Clear potential or demonstrated ability to teach courses across 3D Arts
3. Demonstrated ability in developing curriculum
4. Extensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to teach weaving and natural dye processes
5. Capacity to connect fiber discourse to broader cultural, social, and environmental concerns 
6. Proven capacity in working collaboratively, with an aptitude for cross-disciplinary and system-wide thinking.

Additional Information:

 Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

• Letter of interest to address all areas above, with particular attention to the candidate's clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body
• One page teaching philosophy
• Comprehensive CV, including list of courses taught
• 3 sample syllabi of courses taught
• 20 images of personal work, with image list and artist statement. Maximum file size is 10MB per PDF
• 20 images of student work, with an image list. Maximum file size is 10MB per PDF
• 3 references (names and contact information)

For additional inquiries related to the salary transparency, please contact Human Resources at hr@massart.edu or (617) 879-7908

About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative effort of five neighboring Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area. This collaboration was created to add value to student academic and social life while seeking innovative methods of investing in new services and containing the costs of higher education. Collectively, the colleges represent more than 12,000 undergraduate students, comprising 16.2% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300-course offerings.

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