Tufts Universityjob
Professor of the Practice in Painting or Drawing
- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists with an MFA or equivalent terminal degree and at least three years of university-level teaching experience, including beginning-level and graduate instruction
- The Focus: Full-time Professor of the Practice in painting or drawing at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, beginning September 1, 2027
- Compensation: Salary $80,000–$95,000 per year depending on rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of the Practice)
- Key Requirements: Submit via Interfolio: current CV/résumé; cover letter addressing academic leadership experience and fit with SMFA; artist's statement; research statement; teaching philosophy; link to a professional website and 20 examples of work with explanatory information; up to 20 images of recent student work with assignment descriptions; and names and contact information for three references
DeadlineRolling deadline
PayAssistant Professor of the Practice $80,000; Associate Professor of the Practice $85,000; Full Professor of the Practice $95,000 (annual salary)
Program datesSeptember 1, 2027
LocationBoston, MA
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Disciplinespainting, drawing
Application notesReview of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. All offers are contingent upon completion of a background check.
ContactElizabeth.Finnen@tufts.edu
Tufts University
Organization based in Boston