Assistant Teaching Professor of Art and Design

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Art and Design Program seeks a permanent, non-tenure, full-time, 9-month Assistant Teaching Professor of Art and Design with an emphasis in Drawing and Painting, beginning in August 2027. The position carries a 4/4 course load. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate studio art courses, including 2D design, color design, and all levels of undergraduate drawing and painting, with potential opportunities to teach printmaking. The professor will advise and mentor undergraduate art majors and participate in recruitment and service activities for the program, school, college, and university. Other duties may be assigned.

Applicants must hold an M.F.A. in Studio Art or a relevant area and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and skill in teaching foundation drawing and upper-level undergraduate drawing, painting, and printmaking. Relevant course content includes 2D composition, working from direct observation, figure anatomy and structure, and visual-form problem solving. The ability to teach all forms of printmaking is preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without visa sponsorship. Review of applications begins November 9, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

Requirements

• M.F.A. in Studio Art or a relevant area.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skill to teach foundation drawing and upper-level undergraduate courses in drawing, painting, and printmaking.
• Knowledge of course content areas including 2D composition (linear and tonal), working from direct observation, figure anatomy and structure, and visual-form problem solving.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach all forms of printmaking.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate studio art courses in Art and Design.
• Teach a 4/4 course load.
• Teach 2D design, color design, and undergraduate drawing and painting courses; there may also be an opportunity to teach printmaking.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate art majors.
• Attend faculty/staff, school, and area meetings.
• Participate in recruitment and provide service to the program, school, college, and university.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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