Job Description

Professor of Practice in Art (Glass and 3D Tech)

Start Date: August 16, 2026  

The Department of Art at Hartwick College invites applications for a full-time (75% teaching/25% tech work),  two-year renewable appointment at the rank of Professor of Practice in Art starting in August 2026, pending final administrative approval.  We seek candidates with expertise in glass blowing and other hot and cold glass techniques, with preference given to those with expertise in ceramics, metalshop, and/or woodshop. Minimum qualifications include a Master of Fine Arts degree (or equivalent) by the time of the appointment.

Teaching load will average 12 semester credit hours or their equivalent per academic year in Glass, and 3 credits of teaching within Hartwick’s FlightPath First-Year General Education Program. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching. Attendance at department meetings will be expected; participation in Admissions events would be desirable.

This position also includes the following responsibilities:

 

3D Studio Technician

• Order glass, ceramics, metal shop and woodshop supplies
• Maintain glass blowing, ceramics, metal shop, and woodshop studios and equipment repair
• Inventory glassblowing, ceramics, metal shop, and woodshop equipment
• Act as a liaison to Facilities
• Oversee student workers and supervise operations in the glass, ceramics, metal shop, and woodshop areas
• Oversee summer clean-up

Hazardous Materials Technician

• Keep records of all chemicals and related substances used in the Art & Art History Department
• Maintain safe storage of all hazardous materials
• Keep current with OSHA mandates and communicate those needs to Art Faculty
• Monitor, on a continual basis, departmental studios for hazardous conditions, and alert faculty and students to hazardous conditions and practices
• Manage hazardous waste for the Art & Art History Department: keep current with hazardous waste regulations, minimize hazardous waste stream, and devise ways to lower disposal costs
• Implement departmental protocols for hazardous waste disposal and laboratory safety; assist faculty and students in matters of understanding and implementing protocols
• Keep abreast of green practices and suggest to the department how to reduce waste and usage of problematic chemicals where possible

 

The Art and Art History Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process. 

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position, with opportunities for additional teaching and compensation during Hartwick’s summer sessions.

Salary Range: $50,000-52,000

To apply, please send:

• a cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and addressing teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and research interests, including evidence of teaching and scholarly excellence
• a curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references (these should include a current or former supervisor). This is uploaded into the resume section of our hiring system
• 10-20 examples of work in blown glass and hot or cold techniques
• 20 examples of student work in the technique of blown glass and hot or cold techniques

Questions about the position may be directed to the search chair, Professor Leah Frankel, at frankell@hartwick.edu

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by April 10, 2026.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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