Assistant Professor of Art

Saginaw Valley State University • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Art (Art Education) to begin July 1, 2027. By the time of appointment, applicants must have acquired a terminal degree in Art Education and/or Studio Art. Teaching responsibilities (24 credit hours/year) are primarily in Art Education and beginning through advanced undergraduate studio courses (i.e., drawing, photography, or sculpture, with sculpture preferred). Candidates are expected to have a significant record of professional creative work, an active creative/scholarly agenda, and interest and experience in teaching a broad spectrum of undergraduate students. Other responsibilities include academic service, student recruitment and advising, and advancing the Art Department’s public programming.

Requirements

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution in Art Education and/or Studio Art
• Demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate Art Education and studio classes
• Record of professional creative activity, exhibitions, research, or scholarship
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodations
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan

Nice To Haves

• K-12 art teaching experience
• Experience supervising student teachers, field experiences, or other clinical experiences in Art Education

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities (24 credit hours/year) primarily in Art Education and beginning through advanced undergraduate studio courses (i.e., drawing, photography, or sculpture, with sculpture preferred).
• Academic service
• Student recruitment and advising
• Advancing the Art Department’s public programming

What This Job Offers

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