Instructor of Painting and Drawing

University of North Florida • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

This is a 9-month, non-tenure-earning Instructor of Painting and Drawing position in the Department of Art, Art History & Design at the University of North Florida. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, along with service responsibilities. The instructor will teach undergraduate courses across the Painting and Drawing curriculum, potentially including beginning and advanced Painting and Drawing, Figure Drawing/Painting, 2D Design, and other courses based on departmental needs. The role may also contribute to upper-level studio instruction, critique, portfolio development, capstone, and Senior Project courses.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop innovative curriculum connecting traditional studio practices with emerging technologies and to use departmental resources, including the Fab Lab. The position reports to the Department Chair. Working hours vary, and the role does not involve supervision.

The Department of Art, Art History & Design offers comprehensive undergraduate programs focused on creativity, critical thinking, historical understanding, and professional practice. Its collaborative learning environment values diverse perspectives, interdisciplinary engagement, experiential learning, and innovation in teaching and research.

Requirements

• Hold an M.F.A. in Painting, Drawing, Studio Art, or a closely related field by the employment start date.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in college-level teaching.
• Have expertise in contemporary painting and drawing practices and digital/technology-integrated approaches.
• Demonstrate proficiency in traditional and contemporary painting and drawing practices and an interest in integrating emerging technologies with studio-based instruction.
• Demonstrate a commitment to engaging instruction, student mentorship, curriculum development, and service to the department and university.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching beginning and advanced Painting and Drawing.
• Experience teaching Figure Drawing and/or Figure Painting.
• Experience teaching 2D Design or other foundations courses.
• Experience integrating traditional studio practices with emerging technologies.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Interest or experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with areas such as Graphic Design and Digital Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, or other related disciplines.
• Experience with digital and technology-integrated practices such as digital compositing, digital illustration, scanning, AI-assisted creative processes, 3D technologies, digital fabrication, or digital-to-physical production.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 course load or its equivalent and fulfill service responsibilities.
• Teach undergraduate courses across the Painting and Drawing curriculum.
• Teach courses that may include beginning and advanced Painting and Drawing, Figure Drawing/Painting, 2D Design, and other courses based on departmental needs.
• Contribute, as applicable, to upper-level studio instruction, critique, portfolio development, capstone, and Senior Project courses.
• Develop innovative curriculum connecting traditional studio practices with emerging technologies.
• Use departmental resources, including the Fab Lab.
• Engage in student mentorship, curriculum development, and service to the department and university.

What This Job Offers

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