Faculty | Asst. or Assoc. Professor of Communication Arts Emphasis

University of Mary • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication Arts Emphasis The University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, invites applications for a full‑time Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication with an emphasis in art. Housed in the Communication Program in the School of Arts and Sciences, this position emphasizes art instruction and active support of the University’s Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission. The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Art, Studio Art, Photography, Design, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach foundational and intermediate art courses within the Communication major and Core curriculum in at least one of the following areas: drawing, painting, photography, digital art, or graphic design.
• Functional knowledge and practical proficiency relevant to the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Commitment to supporting the Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Nice To Haves

• College‑level teaching experience.
• Ability to teach across multiple art areas.
• Experience integrating the Catholic art or the liberal arts traditions into art instruction.
• Evidence of an active creative practice, including exhibitions, commissions, or community arts involvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate art courses across the Communication and Core curriculum, with an emphasis determined by the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Depending on specialization, teach courses such as: Drawing Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor) Digital Art, Graphic Design, and Digital Illustration Photography Art History or Art Theory
• Advise and mentor Communication students, supporting their artistic growth, professional development, and vocational discernment.
• Maintain an active creative practice that contributes to the artistic and academic life of the university.
• Participate in departmental service, curriculum development, assessment, and community engagement.
• Support and advance the Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission of the University of Mary in teaching, advising, and creative work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time