Reporting to the Art Department Chair or other assigned faculty, the Post Baccalaureate Fellow in Art is a part-time, term-based fellowship supporting advanced studio practice and student mentorship. The position spans three eleven-week academic terms, with weekly schedules determined in consultation with the supervisor, and is renewable for up to two years based on performance. In addition to hourly compensation, the fellowship includes dedicated studio space, access to departmental facilities, and exhibition opportunities. September 2026 – June 2027 | Approx. 18 hours/week 🔗 Apply via Indeed
In this role, you will:
- Serve as studio manager for the department’s off-campus studio, overseeing advanced student use of the space
- Mentor senior art students during exhibition preparation and coordinate reflective learning activities
- Manage senior project review schedules and related communications
- Monitor studio facilities and equipment, coordinate supplies, and initiate work orders as needed
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, building management, and community partners
- Assist with exhibitions, events, field trips, and weekly department meetings
- Supervise on-campus gallery assistants and support additional department projects as time allows
- Serve as a teaching assistant for one or more studio courses, as assigned
You’re a great fit if you have:
- Hold an undergraduate degree with coursework in studio art (two or more years post-degree preferred)
- Are a practicing studio artist eager to develop your portfolio
- Are organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Communicate clearly through written, verbal, and visual means
- Have interest or experience in leadership, social justice, and/or civic engagement
- Are comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite and Excel (helpful, not required)
- Are willing to learn hands-on studio operations, including equipment and tools
If you believe your skills and perspective would contribute to our program, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification.
Why Kalamazoo College?
Join a nationally recognized liberal arts institution dedicated to belonging, inclusivity, and experiential learning. Enjoy a vibrant campus community, and all that the Kalamazoo region has to offer.
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Submit your resume and cover letter by May 12, 2026, for full consideration. The anticipated start date is in late August 2026.
About Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college known for rigorous academics and offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.
The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities. The city is home to the Kalamazoo Promise, which covers up to 100% tuition and fees at Michigan colleges, universities, and trade schools for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools.
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