Artist-in-Residence: Drawing & Design

Franklin and Marshall College: Visual Arts Department

Location: Franklin & Marshall college

Description:

Artist-in-Residence: Drawing & Design

Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for an Artist-in-Residence (Drawing & Design) position in the Visual Arts Department. The Artist in Residence would teach three courses in Drawing and/or 2D Design, mentor Independent Studies, and create self-designed areas of engagement with F&M and the city of Lancaster. To support our Artists in Residence, F&M will provide full access to our libraries and resources and seek to facilitate collaboration with our faculty, students, and the local community.

Residency expectations:

• Teach 2 courses in the fall semester, 1 in the spring semester, and mentor 1-2 Independent Studies in either semester

• Exhibit work in the Winter Visual Arts Center's Russo Gallery

• Offer a public artist presentation of their work to the college and the greater Lancaster community.

• Explore ways their research and work could engage with the F&M and the city of Lancaster.

• Be a present and engaged member of the Visual Arts Department

The courses will be taught in person beginning August 24 - December 13, 2026, in the Fall 2026 semester and January 12 - April 22, 2027, in the Spring 2027 semester; the employment period extends for two weeks following the completion of the semester. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or health care benefits. The rank will be Artist in Residence and may be renewed annually for up to three years. Applicants should possess an M.F.A., a doctorate, or other terminal degree in Studio Art. College-level teaching experience required. The salary is $28,000 per academic year.

Candidates must submit the following items electronically via Interfolio (): a cover letter; curriculum vitae; graduate transcript, and a portfolio of personal and student work. Applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted by the recommenders directly to Interfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is closed.

Individuals who need accommodation due to a disability in order to submit an application or to otherwise participate in the employment process should contact the department's academic coordinator, Kelly Schenke ( [email protected] ).

Franklin and Marshall College is also committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment.