Location
Hillsdale, Michigan
Open Date
Sep 07, 2026
Description
Hillsdale College is a small (1500 students), fiercely independent Christian liberal arts college dedicated to the perpetuation of freedom through serious learning and moral formation. It is committed to the Western intellectual tradition and requires genuine excellence in undergraduate teaching. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the College's mission statement: https://www.hillsdale.edu/about/mission/ . The art department has five full-time faculty and is dedicated to the teaching…
of traditional observational and representational skills. The successful candidate will teach all levels of sculpture and either figure drawing or artistic anatomy each semester. The candidate should be firmly committed to the Western tradition. Candidates must demonstrate a solid blend of teaching, active studio practice, and service to department and college.
Qualifications
An MFA with a concentration in sculpture is required.
Application Instructions
Send a letter of application that presents (a) evidence of strong undergraduate
teaching skills, (b) a discussion of the philosophy behind such teaching, and (c) a detailed response to the Hillsdale College Mission
Statement that includes a discussion of the candidate's ability to teach in light of the College's commitments (d) a portfolio of figurative
sculpture and drawing that demonstrates a thorough knowledge and commitment to working with the human form (e) a curriculum vitae (f) three
up-to-date letters of recommendation (including current email address for these professional references) (g) graduate transcripts. All
materials must be received by December 1, 2026. Please contact Chair and Associate Professor of Art Julio Suarez at jsuarez@hillsdale.edu with any questions.
