Sculpture Artist in Residence (Part-Time)

Job Opportunity: Sculpture Artist in Residence – Adjunct Faculty

Company: Hastings College   

Job Type: Part-time, Faculty (Exempt)   

Term: 2026–2027 Academic Year

Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs (with day-to-day reporting to the Department of Visual Arts Chairperson)   

Compensation: $13,600 per year potential for campus housing included

Position Overview & Purpose

Hastings College is seeking a Sculpture Artist in Residence – Adjunct Faculty member. This position is specifically envisioned for an artist looking to build valuable teaching and exhibition experience while continuing to develop their own studio practice.  

In this role, you will teach assigned courses in your field of expertise in accordance with the department's learning objectives. You will be responsible for developing and managing course syllabi and ensuring that curriculum and instruction align with the College's educational expectations. This residency offers a unique dual-mentorship dynamic: the Artist in Residence will have the opportunity to be mentored by experienced college faculty while simultaneously serving as a mentor to undergraduate students.  

Responsibilities and Duties

Essential Functions

• Culminating Exhibition: Prepare and execute a solo exhibition of original work in the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) small gallery at the end of the academic year.

• Curriculum Management: Develop and manage course syllabi to ensure teaching aligns with the College's learning expectations. 

• Instructional Excellence: Maintain a high level of expertise in the content being taught. Use up-to-date materials and techniques that challenge thinking, foster debate, and develop students' capabilities for critical discourse and rational thinking. 

• Lesson Delivery: Create and execute meaningful lessons designed to work toward designated learning outcomes, continually finding ways to keep the subject vibrant, interesting, and engaging. 

• Classroom Management: Ensure classes and final course meetings are held exactly as scheduled. Provide an honest and positive classroom environment that establishes rapport and fosters respect. 

• Professional Collaboration: Consistently model a high degree of customer service and student focus. Work collaboratively to support fellow team members and professionally represent Hastings College at all times. 

• Teaching Load: Teach two classes per semester, including courses tailored for Jackson Scholars and general education students. 

• Student Support & Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to undergraduate art students. Keep students updated regarding professor hours of availability, course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.

• Grading & Progress: Provide students with prompt grading and mid-term progress reports to keep them accurately informed of their academic progress.  

• Departmental Engagement: Participate in designated meetings and mandatory trainings, and learn to operate any new job-related programs and equipment as required.  

• Professional Collaboration: Consistently model a high degree of student focus. Work collaboratively to support fellow team members and professionally represent Hastings College at all times.

See the job description for a full list of duties. 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Preferred: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)  (Recent MFA graduates are encouraged to apply).  
• Experience: Prior teaching and/or professional experience in the academic field is helpful but not required.  
• Required: Master’s degree in the discipline.  

Departmental Support & Environment
Material Support
       Material support is available from the Department of Visual Arts to assist with the production of your artistic work during the residency.

How to Apply & Inquiries

Submit Application, CV, Cover Letter, Portfolio of Work, Contact information for three references, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. 

For questions or more information regarding this residency position, please contact:  

Rondall Reynoso, Department Chair  

Email: rondall.reynoso@hastings.edu  

HASTINGS COLLEGE– Founded in 1882, Hastings College is dedicated to the liberal arts educational model that prepares students to be citizens and leaders of their communities. Our education builds the innate talents of each student through impactful real-world experiences and universal curriculum to maximize their personal and career success in an ever-changing world. We have an enrollment of around 900, a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and are housed on 120 beautiful acres. Hastings, Nebraska, population 25,000, is a supportive community with a multitude of amenities

MISSION– Formed through exceptional teaching, deliberate mentoring, welcoming and participatory community, Hastings College sends forth creative, curious, caring students who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities. 

HASTINGS, NEBRASKA– Hastings, Nebraska is an attractive residential community located in the heart of south central Nebraska in a metro area that includes the cities of Grand Island and Kearney. Hastings is two and a half hours west of Omaha, six hours east of Denver and five hours northwest of Kansas City. The city enjoys excellent public and private schools, offers numerous professional and community services, and serves as a cultural center for a large surrounding area.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hastings College is committed to supporting a welcoming academic and employment environment. The College is an Equal Opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.