Instructor of Painting and Drawing

University of North Florida Alumni Association • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The University of North Florida’s Department of Art, Art History & Design seeks an Instructor of Painting and Drawing for a 9-month, non-tenure-earning position. The role includes a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, along with service responsibilities. The successful candidate 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 position may also contribute to upper-level studio instruction, critique, portfolio development, capstone, and Senior Project courses.

The instructor will have opportunities to develop innovative curriculum that connects traditional studio practices with emerging technologies and to use departmental resources, including the Fab Lab. The position reports to the Department Chair and does not involve supervisory responsibilities. Working hours vary.

The department offers undergraduate programs emphasizing creativity, critical thinking, historical understanding, and professional practice. It 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.
• Demonstrate expertise in contemporary painting and drawing practices and digital or 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 Graphic Design and Digital Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, or 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.
• Teach undergraduate courses across the Painting and Drawing curriculum, potentially including beginning and advanced Painting and Drawing, Figure Drawing/Painting, and 2D Design.
• Contribute to upper-level studio instruction, critique, portfolio development, capstone, and Senior Project courses as needed.
• Develop innovative curriculum connecting traditional studio practices with emerging technologies.
• Use departmental resources, including the Fab Lab.
• Provide service to the department and university.
• Engage in student mentorship.

What This Job Offers

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