Fibers Tenure-Track Faculty

About MassArt

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free‑standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world‑class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self‑identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co‑workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description

The 3D Arts department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design seeks an accomplished artist and educator working in the field of Fibers. This is a tenure‑track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

We seek someone whose dynamic pedagogical approach fosters an inclusive and vibrant learning community. To oversee and guide the program, this person must also demonstrate strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate possesses both a breadth of technical fiber art skills and a deep understanding of the history and complexities of the medium as it intersects with contemporary art practice.

We seek someone committed to bringing students into conversation around emergent questions of cultural and environmental sustainability within the broad arena of fibers practice. This position includes service to the community, college and/or department as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary

$68,000–$75,000 commensurate with experience.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

This position is governed by the MSCA bargaining agreement.

Hours

37.5

Responsibilities

The role will involve teaching, curriculum development, studio supervision, and community engagement. Specific responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses in fiber arts and related disciplines.
• Developing and revising courses and curriculum.
• Providing studio supervision and mentoring to students.
• Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration within the 3D Arts department.
• Participating in department service and community outreach as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MFA (or bachelor’s degree with a substantial record of achievement, 5 or more years) and significant competency in the field of fibers.
• At least 3 years of professional teaching experience beyond graduate studies.
• A consistent record of creative/professional practice.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and leadership experience.
• Clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body across a variety of skill levels.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a range of traditional and alternative fiber processes including weaving, knitting, crochet, surface design, sculptural approaches, dyeing, embellishment and embroidery, felting, basketry, fabric construction, and papermaking.
• Well‑versed in fiber history and critical discourse.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years teaching at the college level.
• Clear potential or demonstrated ability to teach courses across 3D Arts.
• Demonstrated ability in developing curriculum.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to teach weaving and natural dye processes.
• Capacity to connect fiber discourse with broader cultural, social, and environmental concerns.
• Proven capacity to work collaboratively with an aptitude for cross-disciplinary and system‑wide thinking.

Additional Information

• Does not support employment‑based visa sponsorship or non‑student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E‑Verify institution.
• Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19.
• You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy‑related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions

Submit the following materials on the MassArt Careers Page to be considered:

• Letter of interest addressing all areas above, with particular attention to your potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body.
• One‑page teaching philosophy.
• Comprehensive CV, including a list of courses taught.
• 3 sample syllabi of courses taught.
• 20 images of personal work, with image list and artist statement. Maximum file size is 10 MB per PDF.
• 20 images of student work, with an image list. Maximum file size is 10 MB per PDF.
• 3 references (names and contact information).

Please apply on the MassArt Careers Page (not the Mass Careers page). If you have any questions, contact HR at [email protected] or (617) 879‑7908.

If you have diversity, affirmative action or equal employment opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Kathryn Oram – 617‑879‑7917.