Posting Number: F-1024
College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media
Home Department: Department of Art and Design
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Part-Time
Position Type: One Semester
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026
Position End Date: 12/21/2026
Position Summary:
Central Michigan University and the Department of Art & Design Barstow Artist-in-Residence program invite applications for a fixed-term faculty as Artist-in-Residence for the Fall 2026 semester.
This is a part-time position of approximately 10 hours a week and is not benefits eligible. Term of employment is for the Fall 2026 semester. The position includes a $15,000 stipend and free private housing (utilities included). These accommodations are surrounded by nature on the banks of the Chippewa River and designed by noted architect Stephen L. Barstow. The house provided for the Artist-in-Residence is located 15 miles from Mount Pleasant and campus. The house includes a large private studio. The location requires the artist to have their own car (or other form of transportation) for travel to and from campus. Pets are not allowed at the house.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-directed, practicing artist interested in mentoring art students for a semester. The residency provides artists the time and space to work creatively. In return, CMU students are provided valuable access to educational opportunities outside of the existing curriculum and faculty.
Responsibilities:
Meet regularly with the Studio Art BFA program (typically includes 15-20 students), participate in Studio Art BFA critiques, conduct individual portfolio reviews with students throughout the semester, do occasional classroom visits, and hold weekly office hours on campus. Coordinate occasional community building and mentorship activities for students to participate in. Teach three workshops (two creative and one professional development), give a public artist lecture, and exhibit creative work on campus. Artists are also asked to donate a work to the Central Michigan University Collection at the end of the residency.
Required Qualifications:
MFA or equivalent in area of specialization. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience at the university level and/or experience in a leadership or mentoring role.
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
Please upload to your application:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and specifying mentorship experience in detail.
- Resume/CV.
- Contact information for three professional references.
- Artist statement (upload to Other Document 1).
- 1-2 page statement describing three proposed workshops (two creative and one professional development) for undergraduate art students (upload to Other Document 2).
- 20 examples of personal work with identifying information (saved as single PDF under 10MB or website link and upload to Work Sample).
For questions, please contact: Kris Sanford, Artist-in-Residence Committee Chair at sanfo1k@cmich.edu.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department:
To learn more about the department, visit the departmental website.
Posting Begins: 01/22/2026
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes