Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Printmaking

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Art & Art History at the University of South Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Printmaking, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will maintain an active record of high-impact creative research at the national or international level and contribute to the School’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The School seeks an artist-educator with an established printmaking practice, a strong teaching record, and a commitment to maintaining safe, well-equipped studios. Areas of interest include innovative approaches to traditional techniques, digital and hybrid methods, expanded and sculptural print forms, sustainable and non-toxic practices, and collaborative and publishing models. The candidate will develop a forward-looking research agenda that expands the program through cross-disciplinary and community-engaged initiatives. The position offers an opportunity to shape the printmaking program and connect the School of Art & Art History with Graphicstudio, a contemporary printmaking studio where artists collaborate with master printers. The candidate will engage with Graphicstudio’s master printers, visiting artists, and programming, and create pathways for students to learn through professional collaborative printmaking. In collaboration with School faculty, Graphicstudio, and the USF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM), the candidate will bring studio teaching, collaborative production, exhibition, and research into closer conversation. The teaching load is two courses per semester, typically at the undergraduate level, with the possibility of graduate teaching as needed. The faculty member may also propose and sponsor visiting artists through the Kennedy Family Artist and Scholar Residency Program, which brings recognized artists to engage students and the Tampa Bay community through lectures, critiques, and collaborative projects.

Requirements

MFA or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, creative research, and service.
Established, active creative research practice centered in printmaking, with potential for national or international recognition.
Ability to teach a broad range of printmaking courses, including traditional processes such as relief, intaglio, lithography, and screenprinting, as well as innovative and digital approaches.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
Experience maintaining and managing printmaking studios, including presses and equipment, materials, and safe handling of chemicals and studio waste.

Nice To Haves

Strong exhibition record with evidence of high-impact creative research.
Experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Experience with innovative printmaking processes such as digital fabrication, photo-based and hybrid methods, expanded or installation-based print forms, or sustainable and non-toxic practices.
Experience with collaborative printmaking, print publishing, or work in a professional print workshop.
Experience developing programs, facilities, or partnerships that expand the reach of a print area.
Demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students.
Engagement with cross-disciplinary or community-based art practices.

Responsibilities

Teach two courses per semester, typically at the undergraduate level, with the possibility of teaching graduate courses as needed.
Contribute actively to the research profile of the School of Art & Art History and the broader College of Design, Art & Performance.
Mentor MFA graduate students by providing critical feedback and professional guidance.
Manage, maintain, and help develop the printmaking studios, including equipment maintenance and repair, materials and supply ordering, health and safety protocols, and integration of emerging technologies.
Serve as a liaison between the School of Art & Art History and Graphicstudio, developing collaborative teaching, research, and student opportunities such as workshops, visiting artist engagements, internships, and shared programming.
Provide leadership in growing the printmaking area through recruitment, curricular innovation, and partnerships with CAM, Graphicstudio, and the broader print community.
Participate in service at the program, school, college, and university levels.
Propose and sponsor visiting artists through the Kennedy Family Artist and Scholar Residency Program.