Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Art (Foundations and Digital)

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is seeking a Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Art (Foundations and Digital) to begin Fall 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, visiting instructional position for one academic year (9-month contract). The role involves a 4/4 teaching load with a primary focus on undergraduate instruction in Art Foundations and Digital Media. Duties include studio teaching, student engagement, regular in-person instruction, and active participation in departmental activities. The position emphasizes clear instruction, student engagement, and the development of technical and creative skills. The faculty member will also participate in departmental activities, support exhibitions and gallery activities, mentor and advise students, and engage in service activities supporting the Art program, department, and college. This position requires face-to-face interactions and regular attendance on campus.

Requirements

• Earned MFA in Digital Media, Studio Art, or a closely related field by the start date.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to teach undergraduate foundational studio courses in 3D design, drawing, and digital media.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement.
• Experience working with students at multiple skill levels.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative program environment and support shared departmental responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching foundational studio courses in 3D design, drawing, and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate studio courses including 3D Design (Foundations), Drawing I, and Digital Media courses (Digital Media I and II).
• Provide clear instruction, foster student engagement, and develop technical and creative skills across foundational and digital studio practices.
• Teach students at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Participate in departmental activities and support a collaborative program environment.
• Share support of exhibitions and gallery activities.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Participate in service activities that support the Art program, department, and college.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university

What This Job Offers

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