Art Department - Assistant Professor Art Education

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Art Education for the Art Department. This position requires a candidate who is enthusiastic about advancing BYU's unique mission. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate-level art education courses, mentoring students in experiential learning and research, and contributing to department and university governance. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain a strong personal art practice and engage actively in scholarly and/or creative work within the field of art education. A commitment to supporting the academic and religious missions of the university is essential.

Requirements

• MFA (required) in Art with prior experience in K-12 Art Education.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach curriculum development, assessment, and research in art education.
• Ability to mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• Successful candidates who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

• PhD (preferred) in Art Education.
• Two or more years of experience teaching and mentoring students at the college level is desired.
• Maintains a strong personal art practice alongside their art education experience/research.
• Conversant with issues in contemporary art and with current issues in education and in the field of art education.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level art education courses.
• Mentor experiential student learning and research.
• Contribute actively to department and college governance and to the university, community, and the profession.
• Be actively engaged in art and in the field of art education, including the creation of scholarly and/or creative work in the field.

What This Job Offers

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