Assistant Professor of Art Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst•Amherst, MA

71d•$79,350 - $100,098

About The Position

The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art Education to begin September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate the department's BFA and MA Art Education programs, advise students, and provide service to the department, university, and community. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with the UMass Amherst College of Education, maintaining ongoing relationships with PK-12 public schools, preparation of accreditation materials, and participation in state and national accreditation reviews. Teaching responsibilities will include courses emphasizing the following: introduction to art education, methods course emphasizing digital and traditional studio practices in schools, graduate seminars addressing research and topics current in the field, and the supervision of Art Education student teaching field experiences. The teaching load consists of four courses per academic year. The candidate must maintain an active, well-articulated research agenda, including scholarly presentations and publications nationally and regionally. They must also offer practice-related presentations for current teachers in the field, build and maintain professional relationships with art educators on the local, regional, and national levels and participate in department, university, and professional service.

Requirements

PhD or EdD degree in Art Education
Experience teaching in a university visual arts education program
ABD candidates will be considered
Two years of experience teaching visual arts in grades PK-12 in public, private and/or charter school or community-based settings
Commitment to advancing contemporary topics impacting the field of art education
Global perspective and are open to exploring innovative ways to craft curricula, experiences, and projects that empower students to teach with confidence in classroom and community settings
Experience in practical and theoretical pedagogies, including familiarity with new technologies and emerging subject areas that contribute to student engagement in PK-12 art classrooms
Experience developing student-centered programs and pedagogical approaches relevant to students in school systems, community, and cultural institutions
Ability to be a significant contributor to the field of art education at state, national, and international levels
Strong record of and/or demonstrated potential for scholarly contributions to the field, actively presenting and publishing research in art education on a regular basis
Demonstrated commitment to program and course development and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Record of excellence in teaching, creative research, and/or service
Familiarity with the license process for pre-service public school art educators (in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a comparable state/region)
Ability to advise current art educators who are graduate students seeking their Master or Arts degree alongside or in preparation for initial or professional licensure, or in-service teaching

Nice To Haves

Interest and/or experience in online course development, particularly for graduate students

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the department's BFA and MA Art Education programs
Advise students
Provide service to the department, university, and community
Collaboration with the UMass Amherst College of Education
Maintaining ongoing relationships with PK-12 public schools
Preparation of accreditation materials
Participation in state and national accreditation reviews
Teaching courses emphasizing introduction to art education, methods course emphasizing digital and traditional studio practices in schools, graduate seminars addressing research and topics current in the field, and the supervision of Art Education student teaching field experiences
Maintain an active, well-articulated research agenda, including scholarly presentations and publications nationally and regionally
Offer practice-related presentations for current teachers in the field
Build and maintain professional relationships with art educators on the local, regional, and national levels
Participate in department, university, and professional service