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Assistant Professor of Art Two-Year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (Start Fall 2
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Assistant Professor of Art Two-Year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (Start Fall 2026)
Grinnell College. The Department of Art invites applications for a two-year Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Video Production and Digital Media, starting Fall 2026. Eligible candidates must have received their terminal PhD or MFA degree in 2023 or later.
Responsibilities:
Teach two FMS/ART video production courses during Academic Year 2026–2027 and two ART digital media studio courses during Academic Year 2027–2028.
Develop course content for the FMS‑255 Fundamentals of Video Production (FMS concentration requirement) and the ART‑246 Digital Media elective (Studio Art major requirement).
Share research with the Grinnell community and serve as a contributing member of the department.
Qualifications:
Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in 2023 or later.
Experience in video production and digital media education.
Commitment to teaching in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with an emphasis on close student‑faculty interaction.
Demonstrated ability to discuss and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practice.
Application Materials (must be uploaded to the online application portal):
Letters of application that discuss your interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a selective liberal arts college, your potential to contribute to a diverse community, and your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Curriculum Vitae.
Transcripts (copies acceptable).
A PDF portfolio of up to 10 creative works (images and time‑based media). Time‑based media must not exceed 30 minutes in total; provide links if applicable.
One description of a student creative research project handout that could serve as a course requirement.
Teaching philosophy statement addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Three professional references with email addresses and phone numbers.
Application deadline: March 6, 2026. For more details and to submit online, visit the application website.
Questions about this search should be directed to Professor Andrew Kaufman and Assistant Professor Nicky Tavares at studioartsearch@grinnell.edu or 641‑269‑4378.
Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all college community members. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.
Offers for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.
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Responsibilities:
Teach two FMS/ART video production courses during Academic Year 2026–2027 and two ART digital media studio courses during Academic Year 2027–2028.
Develop course content for the FMS‑255 Fundamentals of Video Production (FMS concentration requirement) and the ART‑246 Digital Media elective (Studio Art major requirement).
Share research with the Grinnell community and serve as a contributing member of the department.
Qualifications:
Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in 2023 or later.
Experience in video production and digital media education.
Commitment to teaching in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with an emphasis on close student‑faculty interaction.
Demonstrated ability to discuss and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practice.
Application Materials (must be uploaded to the online application portal):
Letters of application that discuss your interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a selective liberal arts college, your potential to contribute to a diverse community, and your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Curriculum Vitae.
Transcripts (copies acceptable).
A PDF portfolio of up to 10 creative works (images and time‑based media). Time‑based media must not exceed 30 minutes in total; provide links if applicable.
One description of a student creative research project handout that could serve as a course requirement.
Teaching philosophy statement addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Three professional references with email addresses and phone numbers.
Application deadline: March 6, 2026. For more details and to submit online, visit the application website.
Questions about this search should be directed to Professor Andrew Kaufman and Assistant Professor Nicky Tavares at studioartsearch@grinnell.edu or 641‑269‑4378.
Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all college community members. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.
Offers for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.
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