Assistant/Associate Professor, Painting

Winthrop University • Rock Hill, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Winthrop University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Fine Arts specializing in Painting. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment in the Department of Fine Arts, part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The College also includes the departments of Design, Arts Administration, Theatre and Dance, and Music and also the Winthrop University Galleries. Winthrop’s beautiful campus is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, within the rapidly growing Charlotte metropolitan region and approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina. The area offers a thriving arts and cultural scene as well as convenient access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We seek a dynamic and forward-looking artist-educator who will contribute to Winthrop’s commitment to rigorous study of image-making, material exploration, and technical excellence while helping advance the curriculum in contemporary painting practices. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach both traditional and contemporary approaches to painting using a wide range of media and substrates. Teaching responsibilities will span all undergraduate levels, from foundational studies in pictorial composition to advanced and interdisciplinary studio practices, including senior-level mentorship within the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting or Studio Art
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of successful college-level teaching experience (full-time or adjunct)
• Portfolio of student work, personal work, and a robust personal exhibition record
• Extensive mastery of traditional oil, acrylic, water-based, and mixed-media painting techniques
• Proficiency in structural drawing and design principles
• Exceptional grasp of studio pedagogy, objective grading standards, and formal design elements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with and the ability to teach introductory printmaking courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach both traditional and contemporary approaches to painting using a wide range of media and substrates.
• Teach all undergraduate levels, from foundational studies in pictorial composition to advanced and interdisciplinary studio practices.
• Provide senior-level mentorship within the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.
• Contribute to the rigorous study of image-making, material exploration, and technical excellence.
• Advance the curriculum in contemporary painting practices.
• Collaborative faculty governance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level