Associate Professor of Art & Design
About The Position
Shenandoah University’s College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Associate Professor of Art & Design for its Art & Design program. This full-time, benefited position is based on the university’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia, with an appointment beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will be an outstanding artist, scholar, and educator with a record of excellence in professional, creative, and academic work. They should be a working artist with a current exhibition record and ongoing artistic development, and be committed to supporting excellence across visual art disciplines and fostering an inclusive, collegial community. The candidate will help grow and lead a new undergraduate program in art and design, which will soon be housed in a new arts building. Applications should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and a digital portfolio of professional or personal work. Portfolios ideally include 20 images and/or links to current work from the past five years. Application review begins immediately and continues until a qualified candidate is selected. A pre-employment background check is required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment; the university is not currently able to sponsor international visas. Shenandoah University values diverse perspectives and states that it does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or other bases protected by applicable law.
Requirements
- MFA or PhD in an art-related field, including fine arts, visual arts, design, or art history.
- At least five years of higher-education teaching experience in a visual art discipline.
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, academic leadership, and administration in the visual arts, design, and art history.
- Sustained record of significant professional achievement, such as regional, national, or international exhibitions or peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong record of service in an academic setting.
- Ability to work efficiently, cooperatively, and collaboratively with departmental colleagues in an equitable team environment.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Pre-employment background check; a satisfactory driving record may also be required as a condition of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Current record of exhibitions and ongoing artistic development.
- Portfolio ideally including 20 images and/or links to current work from the past five years.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate lectures and studio courses in relevant areas of visual art and design, including Art History, Graphic and Digital Arts, Foundations Studio Courses, and the candidate’s area of expertise.
- Serve as director of the Art & Design program.
- Recruit, advise, and mentor Art & Design students.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with diverse university constituencies, both internally and externally.
- Help grow and lead the new undergraduate program in art and design.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
