Assistant Professor, 2D Foundations

Utah State University•Logan, UT

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About The Position

The Department of Art + Design at Utah State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Assistant Professor position to serve as the 2-D Foundations Coordinator and Instructor. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated record of effective teaching in foundational 2-D courses-specifically 2-D Design and Drawing I-within a university setting. The position requires collaboration with fellow foundation-level instructors to cultivate essential design and drawing competencies among emerging artists. A strong commitment to student mentorship and academic success is also expected. The position is defined as 80% teaching, 10% research/creative activity, 10% service. This is an Assistant Professor position beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year anticipated to start in August 2026. Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Requirements

MFA in 2-D specific discipline (Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Design).
Demonstrated passion and dedication to student success.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute constructively to a team-oriented environment.
2 or more years of teaching experience at the university level beyond graduate teaching assistant.
Strong understanding of 2-D Design principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising/mentoring undergraduate students, especially original undergraduate research, creative projects, and educational initiatives.
Record of creative output.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the 2-D art foundation courses: 2-D Design, & Drawing I-including adjusting and adapting curriculum when needed, with potential to coordinate 3-D Design.
Initial teaching load to include: 2-D art foundation courses including 2-D Design, & Drawing I
Other art courses as appropriate to candidate's specialties & department needs.
Participate in the annual portfolio review of BS students.
Mentor undergraduate student projects and grants (research, creative, and/or pedagogical).
Attend the annual FATE conference.
Serve on department, college, and university committees.
Create and produce creative activity/research to remain current in the profession.
Maintaining lab/classroom.
Other duties as assigned.