Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Ceramics at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
Posted on March 30, 2026
The Digital Media and Visual Arts Department at Frostburg State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in studio art with expertise in sculpture and ceramics. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary creative practice and the ability to teach a broad range of approaches, including 3D Foundations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and conceptually rich studio environment and seek a dynamic artist-educator who will contribute significantly to our undergraduate curriculum, mentorship, and creative activity. This position is available to begin in Fall 2026 for the main campus in Frostburg, Maryland. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. University System of Maryland benefits package included.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in ceramics and sculpture, with the possibility of additional assignments such as Senior Portfolio, Art Appreciation, and 3-D Design, and will have the potential to develop courses in their area of expertise. Advising and mentoring students is performed by all faculty. The successful candidate will oversee multiple studio areas and a range of equipment, including a woodshop and ceramics studio and kilns. Duties will also include professional development activities, and service to the Department, College, University, and community.
Minimum Qualifications:
• MFA in ceramics, sculpture, or closely related field.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• A background in multiple three-dimensional media.
• Experience with operating all facets of a ceramics studio, including kilns and glaze chemistry.
• Experience with operating all facets of a sculpture studio, including woodshop, metal fabrication, mold-making and casting materials (latex, paper, plaster).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Significant experience teaching a range of studio art courses in a higher education setting.
• Strong record of creative practice in at least one of the teaching fields.
• Demonstrated competencies in a variety of teaching methodologies and/or pedagogical approaches that reach a broad range of learners.
• Experience and familiarity with a learning management system (LMS) such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas.
About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.
About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!
Apply: Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) statement on teaching philosophy; 4) contact information for three professional references; 5) portfolio of candidate and candidate’s student’s work, and 6) unofficial transcripts of your graduate work.
For assurance of full consideration, please submit materials by 04/23/26.
This position is open until filled.
FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.
Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for
qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.
