Assistant Professor - Art Education

University of Wisconsin Stout•La Crosse, WI

14h

About The Position

The Department of Art at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for an academic year (9-month) tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of August 2026. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in Art Education. Come join a community of teachers/scholars committed to student success. Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts, innovative interdisciplinary programs, and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The College actively supports the university’s General Education Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. As a faculty member in CASSH, you will join colleagues embracing the teacher-scholar model and sharing a deep commitment to student success. Our faculty see teaching and scholarship as connected, with research and creative work enhancing the classroom and mentoring experiences. CASSH prepares students for both meaningful careers as well as citizenship in 21st Century global society. This position is affiliated with the School of Education (SOE), a leader in innovative, high-quality programs led by dedicated faculty and staff. As a fully accredited School, we partner with local, regional, and global educators to provide teacher candidates with rich, hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for exemplary professional practice. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and respectful environment where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive. Our programs emphasize inclusive teaching practices that support the success of every learner and foster a strong sense of belonging across our campus community.

Requirements

Doctorate in Art Education, MFA, or related degree. ABD will be considered. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
Current or prior teaching license in K-12 Art.
A minimum of three years of experience in the United States teaching K-12 Art.
Evidence of studio practice or professional art experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the edTPA teacher performance assessment.
Experience as a K-12 mentoring or cooperating teacher.
Experience with advising at the college level.
Experience with supervision of pre-service art education majors in the field.
Experience teaching in higher education.

Responsibilities

Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and advising students.
Preparing for and holding classes
Maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment
Evaluating students’ work
Assessing student outcomes
Providing regular and substantive feedback on student work
Maintaining appropriate records
Holding office hours
Maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline.
Provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations.
Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
paid vacation for 12-month positions.
excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

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