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Posting Number F-0937 Position Title Artist-In-Residence College/Unit College of the Arts & Media Home Department Department of Art and Design Employee Group Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status Part-Time Position Type One Semester Position Classification Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date 08/18/2025 Position End Date 12/17/2025 Position Summary Central Michigan University and the Department of Art & Design Barstow Artist-in-Residence program invite applications for a fixed-term faculty as Artist-in-Residence for the Fall 2025 semester. We are seeking an artist who incorporates sculpture and digital technology in their work.

This is a part-time position of approximately 10 hours a week and is not benefits eligible. Term of employment is August 2025 through December 2025. The position includes a $15,000 stipend and free private housing (utilities included). These accommodations are surrounded by nature on the banks of the Chippewa River and designed by noted architect Stephen L. Barstow. The house provided for the Artist-in-Residence is located 15 miles from Mt. Pleasant and campus. The house includes a large private studio. The location requires the artist to have their own car (or other form of transportation) for travel to and from campus. Pets are not allowed at the house.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-directed, practicing artist interested in mentoring art students for a semester. The residency provides artists the time and space to work creatively. In return, CMU students are provided valuable access to educational opportunities outside of the existing curriculum and faculty.

Responsibilities: Meet regularly with the Studio Art BFA program (typically includes 10-20 students), participate in Studio Art BFA critiques, conduct individual portfolio reviews with students throughout the semester, do occasional classroom visits, and hold weekly office hours on campus. Coordinate occasional community building and mentorship activities for students to participate in. Teach three workshops (two creative and one professional development), give a public artist lecture, and exhibit creative work on campus. Artists are also asked to donate a work to the Central Michigan University Collection at the end of the residency. Required Qualifications MFA or equivalent in area of specialization. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience at the university level and/or experience in a leadership or mentoring role. Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

Position is open until filled, although priority consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, February 21, 2025.

Application Procedure: You must submit an on-line application at www.jobs.cmich.edu to be considered as an applicant for this position. Applications will not be accepted via e-mail. Be prepared to submit the following materials: Cover letter addressing qualifications and specifying mentorship experience in detail Resume/CV Contact information for three professional references (letters only required of finalists) Artist statement (Upload to Other Document 1) 1-2 page statement describing three proposed workshops (two creative and one professional development) for undergraduate art students (Upload to Other Document 2) 20 examples of personal work with identifying information (saved as single PDF under 10MB or website link, and upload to Work Sample)

For questions, please contact: Kris Sanford, Artist-in-Residence Committee Chair at sanfo1k@cmich.edu. About the Department To learn more about the department, visit the departmental website. Posting Begins 01/23/2025 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

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