Assistant Professor-Tenure System
About The Position
Michigan State University's Department of Art, Art History, and Design seeks a full-time, tenure-track Art Educator to serve as the Art Education BFA Program Coordinator and Area Head. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will bring a forward-looking vision for Art Education, expertise in contemporary and inclusive pedagogy and teacher preparation, an active research and/or creative practice, and the ability to develop curriculum, build collaborations, and respond to changing student, school, technology, and field needs. The position provides leadership for the Art Education program in collaboration with faculty, students, field instructors, regional schools, and community partners. The role includes oversight of the Saturday Morning Art (SmART) program, coordination with mentor teachers and field instructors, development of continuous-improvement procedures related to Michigan policies and program accreditation, and collaboration with colleagues in the College of Education. The candidate will contribute through teaching, research and/or creative activity, outreach, and service to the department, college, university, and profession. Art Education is part of the Studio Art program in AAHD and maintains connections with MSU's College of Education. The role offers opportunities to work with two on-campus museums and the regional arts and culture community, as well as to build interdisciplinary, community, and school partnerships. The position has a 2:1 course load in Art Education. It is represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF); the university and union are working to establish their first collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- PhD, EdD, or comparable degree with an emphasis in Art Education, completed by June 1, 2027.
- University-level teaching experience or comparable teaching experience.
- Evidence of an active and developing program of research, scholarship, and/or creative practice in Art Education appropriate for a tenure-system appointment at a research university.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience teaching art in PK–12 schools or comparable educational settings, including museums and community organizations.
- Evidence of leadership and organizational capacity through curriculum development, program administration, coordination of educational initiatives, or other experience demonstrating the ability to guide program growth and improvement.
- Experience with teacher preparation programs, including clinical and field experiences, assessment, accreditation, licensure, and/or state educational standards.
- Experience directly preparing, mentoring, and supervising PK–12 art educators.
- Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative partnerships with schools, educators, university colleagues, and community organizations that strengthen educational opportunities and program development.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Art Education BFA Program Coordinator and Area Head.
- Teach Art Education courses with a 2:1 course load.
- Oversee and manage the Saturday Morning Art (SmART) course, a spring-semester community arts program for PK–12 students.
- Lead the area, including supervising student assistants and coordinating and collaborating with field instructors and mentor teachers.
- Develop data and quality-assurance systems for coursework, clinical experiences, student portfolios, and related program elements.
- Contribute to teaching, research, service, and outreach.
- Review and develop the Art Education curriculum.
- Develop strong relationships between regional public schools and AAHD.
- Participate in conferences, workshops, events, and professional organizations to advance Art Education and communicate its value to diverse audiences.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, students, field instructors, regional schools, community partners, and College of Education colleagues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement related to Michigan policies and program accreditation.
- Be sensitive to and understand students from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of abilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
