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The Opportunity
Lesley University is seeking a part-time, nine-month Temporary Core Faculty of Studio Arts (Printmaking) to join our undergraduate Studio Arts program. The Temporary Core Faculty member will focus on teaching introductory and intermediate courses that introduce students to core processes such as relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, and monotype, while integrating principles of design, composition, and critical inquiry. The Temporary Core Faculty member develops course materials, delivers demonstrations, leads critiques, and evaluates student work, supporting both technical skill development and conceptual growth. They are expected to provide clear, timely feedback, maintain accurate academic records, and foster an inclusive, rigorous learning environment that encourages experimentation and independent artistic development.
In addition to teaching, the faculty member is responsible for maintaining a safe, well-organized printmaking studio environment, which includes instruction in proper use of presses, tools, inks, and materials, adherence to safety protocols, and general upkeep of shared facilities. The role includes supporting curricular continuity within the program, collaborating with studio art colleagues, and contributing to critiques, reviews, and department activities as appropriate. The successful candidate will demonstrate broad technical expertise across traditional and contemporary printmaking practices, possess an active commitment to teaching excellence, and connect studio practice with critical and historical contexts in the field.
Qualities and Capabilities
The successful candidate will have:

• An MFA in Printmaking, Studio Arts, or a closely related field
• Minimum of three+ years of experience teaching college-level printmaking
• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining a professional printmaking studio, including equipment and safety protocols
• Broad technical knowledge of traditional and contemporary printmaking processes (relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting)
• Evidence of an active studio practice and engagement in the field
• Strong teaching, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to support diverse learners

Why Lesley
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
Expressing Interest
A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.
Lesley University Core Faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). To view our compensation targets for this position, please visit this link.