Assistant Professor of Art Studio: Sculpture & Expanded Practice
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM Posted September 24, 2026
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Job Description
Assistant Professor based in the Sculpture Expanded Practice Area. Probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision. 1.0 FTE.
The Department of Art
Studio, History, and Education in the College of Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico seeks a sculptor to join the Sculpture Expanded Practice area. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development and leadership of the area through innovative approaches to sculpture and pedagogy. The ideal candidate will also contribute to our shared commitment to engaging the rich and varied cultures and communities of New Mexico, while demonstrating a local and global contemporary approach to sculptural practice and pedagogy.
Teaching will primarily include undergraduate and graduate studio courses within the Sculpture Expanded Practice area. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and teach special topics courses that reflect their area of expertise and contemporary practice. The teaching load is two courses per semester (2/2).
In addition to teaching, the faculty member will be expected to maintain an active research and creative practice, serve on undergraduate and graduate thesis committees, participate in curriculum development within the Sculpture Expanded Practice area, and contribute service to the Department, College, and University. The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a Research 1 institution that supports faculty research and creative activity. UNM is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and has a Carnegie Community Engagement designation.
New Mexico is a majority-minority state, and the University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, a city of approximately 600,000 on the Rio Grande at an elevation of 5,200 feet. Albuquerque’s historical pluralism contributes to a vibrant mix of arts, cuisine, languages, and cultures. The University of New Mexico is a large, diverse state university with a faculty of more than 3,000 serving approximately 25,000 students.
Salary: $66,000
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