Assistant Professor of Art

Hendrix College invites applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor of art with an emphasis in 3D art to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses in ceramics and 3D art such as wheel throwing, sculpture, 3D design, and mixed media; supervise studio activities, including oversight of kiln operations, studio maintenance, and health and safety protocols; and engage in their professional studio work. Our facilities are excellent with spaces for a variety of studio art disciplines. We are well equipped to support 3D art including a comprehensive ceramics and sculpture studio, foundry area, woodshop, and 3D printers. An MFA in Art or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) is required by the start date; candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered.

Celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value, Hendrix has been named one of the nation’s Most Innovative Schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings and is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 45 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges.

The College seeks to extend its tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship by attracting faculty who combine mastery of their disciplines with broad intellectual interests and commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college. Candidates who are excited to contribute to our new Via Hendrix curriculum, which combines hands-on work experience with a strong liberal arts education, are encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae that includes information about exhibitions and prior teaching experience, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage). The cover letter should also include a link to an outline portfolio of 15-20 images of your recent work and a link to an online portfolio of no more than 20 images of student work (if available). In addition, three letters of recommendation should be requested and sent by e-mail to FacultyRecs@hendrix.edu. Applications can be submitted at http://www.hendrix.edu/jobs. Review of materials will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Art Department Chair Dr. Rod Miller at miller@hendrix.edu, particularly if you are interested in more information about the position in advance of applying.

Hendrix is a distinguished liberal arts college located in Conway, Arkansas, thirty miles from Little Rock at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The College, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching liberal arts and career preparation. Hendrix College is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic specified by law. The College is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students, faculty, and staff.