Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term in Studio Art
About The Position
The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of fixed term assistant professors in studio art. These positions will be filled per course/per semester on an as-needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the program has an immediate need to fill a vacancy within a two-year period. Positions could begin as early as August 16, 2026. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art. Courses include Drawing I; Color and Design; Three-Dimensional Form; Advanced and Special Topics in Drawing; and/or selected courses in Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Electronic Art + Intermedia, and Photography. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Requirements
- Degree in studio art, or equivalent experience and education.
- MFA in Studio Art or equivalent.
- Experience teaching at the college level.
Nice To Haves
- Qualified applicants should submit: a cover letter.
- current curriculum vitae.
- a statement of teaching philosophy that highlights your alignment with some of our desired qualifications.
- portfolio of teaching documentation with sample syllabi of courses taught and/or up to 20 student artwork examples with descriptive information.
- portfolio of up to 20 creative works, including descriptive information in .pdf format OR webpage links.
- the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art.
- Courses include Drawing I; Color and Design; Three-Dimensional Form; Advanced and Special Topics in Drawing; and/or selected courses in Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Electronic Art + Intermedia, and Photography.
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Number of Employees
1-10 employees
