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Assistant Professor - Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing

Position Number: 6803805
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Other Fine & Applied Arts

Assistant Professor - Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing

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Position DescriptionThe School of Art within the Texas Tech University J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & PerformingArts, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing to begin Fall 2026. The ideal candidate should be able to teach jewelry design and metalsmithing to undergraduate and graduate students. This role requires maintenance of a large jewelry metalsmithing lab. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of contemporary and traditional practices in metals including new technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and fabrication. The successful candidate willestablisha creative research agenda through peer-reviewed scholarship/creative activity.Duties include, but are not limited to: teaching broadly across Jewelry Design & Metalsmithing as well as the 3D Studio Art curriculum; helping to develop and maintain program outcomes and assessments; participating in maintaining the Jewelry Design and Metalsmithings area's accreditation with NASAD; engaging in student advising and supervision of student organization; work well with colleagues and continue to engage in professional creative practice, exhibiting and/or scholarship; recruiting students to the School of Art and the JDM program.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The School of Art within the Texas Tech University J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing to begin Fall 2026. The ideal candidate should be able to teach jewelry design and metalsmithing to undergraduate and graduate students. This role requires maintenance of a large jewelry metalsmithing lab. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of contemporary and traditional practices in metals including new technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and fabrication. The successful candidate will establish a creative research agenda through peer-reviewed scholarship/creative activity.
Duties include, but are not limited to: teaching broadly across Jewelry Design & Metalsmithing as well as the 3D Studio Art curriculum; helping to develop and maintain program outcomes and assessments; participating in maintaining the Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing's area's accreditation with NASAD; engaging in student advising and supervision of student organization; work well with colleagues and continue to engage in professional creative practice, exhibiting and/or scholarship; recruiting students to the School of Art and the JDM program.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the School of Art, you will be expected to:

contribute to the mission & vision of the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts and the School of Art
mentor and recruit graduate and undergraduate students as well as maintain social media platforms.
develop a record of peer-reviewed research/creative activity
provide service to the school, college, and university within your area of interest
maintain the jewelry metalsmithing labs
Teach 3D Design as needed.

Required Qualifications

Earned MFA or doctorate with a focus in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing or related discipline.
Demonstrated teaching experience in jewelry design and metalsmithing skills and techniques.
Experience maintaining a Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing studio and related equipment.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Evidence of innovative and critical approaches to jewelry design and metalsmithing, demonstrating evidence of professional accomplishments.
Evidence of successful college-level teaching beyond graduate assistantship
Knowledge of contemporary and traditional practices in metals and related art and design disciplines.
Knowledge of new technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, or fabrication.
Examples of traditional and non-traditional stone setting skills.
Ability to develop a reputation related to recruiting, public relations, commitment to community involvement, and external funding.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Link to ePortfolio with examples of recent work and exhibitions
List of five references with contact information

Questions about this position should be directed to Prof. Robly Glover, Search Committee Chair at r.glover@ttu.edu.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.