Affiliate Professor of Introduction to Art - Department of Visual & Media Arts
About The Position
The Department of Visual & Media Arts (VMA) at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a position as Affiliate Professor of Introduction to Art, to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach four sections of ART 101 - Introduction to Art (a general education course designed for non-majors) per semester and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the course, including curriculum oversight, assessment, staffing, scheduling, and budget management. This is an in-person teaching assignment. Applicants are expected to have, at minimum, a master's degree in a discipline represented by the VMA's five major programs (Art Education, Art History, Film/Video Production, Photography, or Studio Art). Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Requirements
- MA, MFA, or Ph.D. in a field represented by the five major programs in the Department of Visual & Media Arts: Art Education, Art History, Film/Video Production, Photography, or Studio Art. (Note: There are eight areas of concentration within the Studio Art major, including Ceramics, Graphic Design, Illustration, Jewelry/Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Visual Studies.)
- Two years of college level teaching in a field related to one of the five major programs in VMA: Art Education, Art History, Film/Video Production, Photography, or Studio Art.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching introductory art to non-majors, online and in-person
- Evidence of sustained engagement with contemporary visual arts
- Evidence of experience with curriculum development
- Evidence of leadership experience in an academic or professional context
Responsibilities
- Teach eight courses per year (4/4, 24 credits per year) in a NASAD-accredited undergraduate program.
- Principal teaching assignment will include multiple sections of ART 101, with the potential for teaching one course each year in another VMA program area.
- Act as coordinator of the ART 101 course, responsible for oversight of its curriculum, assessment, staffing, scheduling, and budget.
- Apply a broad perspective in their teaching and coordination of ART 101, ideally making connections between course content, the five major VMA programs, and supporting a liberal arts education.
- Remain current in their field of practice through professional development activities that will improve their disciplinary knowledge, competence, or skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
