Assistant Professor of Art (Drawing/Painting)
About The Position
The Department of Art and Art History at California State University, Bakersfield seeks an Assistant Professor of Art specializing in Drawing and Painting for a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Painting, Drawing, and 2-D foundations courses at introductory and advanced levels, with emphasis on contemporary and theoretical contexts. The position also includes teaching the senior-level Professional Practices and Senior Projects and Exhibition capstone courses. The expected teaching load is three studio courses per semester, in addition to service to the department and university. The department supports research, innovation, and experimentation, and serves more than 190 Art majors as well as the broader university. Its facilities include studios for painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, and digital media, along with semi-private senior studio spaces. The program also includes exhibitions, a Visiting Artist Program, and a Visiting Artist Lecture Series. The position is based on campus in Bakersfield, California. Faculty are required to perform their work from within California, and assignments include in-person duties requiring campus presence. Employment is contingent on authorization to work in the United States and satisfactory completion of a background check.
Requirements
- MFA in painting, drawing, or another relevant area.
- At least two years of university teaching experience beyond a graduate assistantship.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
- Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to perform work from within California.
- Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Painting, Drawing, and 2-D foundations, emphasizing contemporary and theoretical contexts.
- Teach senior-level Professional Practices and Senior Projects and Exhibition capstone courses.
- Teach three studio courses per semester.
- Provide service to the department and university.
- Support undergraduate learning across diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
Benefits
- Competitive faculty employee benefits for the higher education sector; details are available in the CSU Employee Benefits Summary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
