Visiting Assistant Professor Of Art
About The Position
The Department of Art, Design, and Art History at Webster University seeks a dynamic and multidisciplinary faculty member who is an experienced educator and artist capable of teaching coursework centered on studio practice while also addressing the conceptual dimensions of visual art and its relevance to contemporary professional practice. The successful candidate will demonstrate broad expertise in creative practice and visual communication, with teaching interests and instructional approaches that reflect an understanding and engagement with the critical dialogue of contemporary practices, while supporting students pursuing careers or transfer pathways in the studio arts. This faculty member will contribute to a collaborative department that integrates studio and design practice in multimedial ways. The position involves teaching foundational and advanced courses, mentoring students, participating in curriculum development, and supporting interdisciplinary initiatives that connect creative practice with industry and community engagement. This role plays a key part in strengthening connections between studio practice, critical thinking, and professional application, contributing to a more agile and future-focused department. The Assistant Professor of Art is responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of a multidisciplinary curriculum that integrates traditional studio practices with contemporary and evolving approaches to art-making. The position supports a flexible curriculum responsive to program needs, student demand, and established learning outcomes, and contributes to core coursework serving both majors and non-majors. The faculty member will oversee the safe and effective operation of studio and fabrication facilities, including equipment maintenance, enforcement of safety protocols, lab supervision, and coordination of materials and supply procurement. The role includes teaching a standard load of three courses per semester at multiple levels, integrating technical skill development with conceptual inquiry. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students in academic planning, portfolio development, and career preparation, as well as supervising capstone projects and independent studies. The faculty member will also participate in departmental and university service, including meetings, curriculum development, assessment activities, and student reviews. The position supports recruitment and retention efforts through participation in departmental events, exhibitions, and outreach initiatives, and contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration within the department. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active creative practice and professional engagement in the field and represent the department through exhibitions, presentations, and participation in regional, national, and international professional communities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary or cross-media studio practice
- Strong understanding of contemporary art practices and critical discourse
- Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogy
- Experience with curriculum development
- Effective communication skills
- MFA (or equivalent terminal degree) in Studio Art or a related field
- University-level teaching experience with ability to teach a range of studio courses
- Experience in student mentoring and studio-based instruction
- Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position
Responsibilities
- Teach coursework centered on studio practice while also addressing the conceptual dimensions of visual art and its relevance to contemporary professional practice
- Contribute to a collaborative department that integrates studio and design practice in multimedial ways
- Teach foundational and advanced courses
- Mentor students
- Participate in curriculum development
- Support interdisciplinary initiatives that connect creative practice with industry and community engagement
- Develop and maintain a multidisciplinary curriculum that integrates traditional studio practices with contemporary and evolving approaches to art-making
- Support a flexible curriculum responsive to program needs, student demand, and established learning outcomes
- Contribute to core coursework serving both majors and non-majors
- Oversee the safe and effective operation of studio and fabrication facilities
- Manage equipment maintenance
- Enforce safety protocols
- Supervise labs
- Coordinate materials and supply procurement
- Teach a standard load of three courses per semester at multiple levels, integrating technical skill development with conceptual inquiry
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic planning, portfolio development, and career preparation
- Supervise capstone projects and independent studies
- Participate in departmental and university service, including meetings, curriculum development, assessment activities, and student reviews
- Support recruitment and retention efforts through participation in departmental events, exhibitions, and outreach initiatives
- Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration within the department
- Maintain an active creative practice and professional engagement in the field
- Represent the department through exhibitions, presentations, and participation in regional, national, and international professional communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
