Assistant Professor in Sculpture (Studio Area), York University

Position Overview

The Department of Visual Art and Art History in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design at York University invites highly qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor position in Sculpture (Studio Area). This is an open tenure-track appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2027. They seek a practicing artist with a primary focus on sculpture with strong technical, conceptual, and historical grounding in the medium and its relation to broader contemporary cultural production and discourses.

Candidate Qualifications

• Degree: A PhD or PhD equivalent such as an MFA with a substantial record of professional experience, with a focus on sculpture practice, by the appointment’s start is required.
• Scholarship: A coherent and well-articulated program of research creation and specialization in contemporary sculptural practices, including but not limited to digital techniques and processes, ceramic sculpture, foundry, public art, installation art practices, and all other forms of traditional and non-traditional sculpture.
• Teaching: A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students. A minimum of two years post-secondary teaching is required. Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the position will involve graduate teaching and supervision.
• Additional: Applicants must demonstrate technical expertise and conceptual rigour in sculptural processes that would enable them to teach both foundational techniques and multi-disciplinary experimentation. The successful candidate will be able to integrate evolving digital technologies with contemporary fine art theory and practice.

Hiring Policies

• The anticipated starting salary for this position at the rank of Assistant Professor is in the range of $130,000 to $160,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• York University offers generous benefits and salary provisions. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community.
• Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities.