Art Department - Assistant Professor Art Education

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University invites applications for the Art Department as Assistant Professor of Art Education. The appointment begins 09/01/2027 in Provo, Utah, and relocation to Utah is expected for the duration.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor student research. Required: PhD in Art Education (preferred) or MFA in Art with K‑12 experience; degree must be completed by start date.

Qualifications

• PhD in Art Education (preferred) or MFA in Art with K-12 experience; degree must be completed by start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level art education courses.
• Mentor experiential student learning and research.
• Contribute actively to department and college governance and to the university, community, and the profession.
• Be actively engaged in art and in the field of art education, including scholarly or creative work.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Curriculum development

Assessment in education

Research in art education

Art practice & contemporary art

Education

PhD in Art Education

MFA in Art

Job description

Job Title: Art Department - Assistant Professor of Art Education, CFS Professorial

Posting End Date: November 8, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date: 09/01/2027

Required Degree:

PhD (preferred) in Art Education or MFA (required) in Art with prior experience in K-12 Art Education.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience

• Two or more years of experience teaching and mentoring students at the college level is desired, but not required.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach curriculum development, assessment, and research in art education.
• We are seeking a candidate who maintains a strong personal art practice alongside their art education experience/research.
• The candidate should be conversant with issues in contemporary art and with current issues in education and in the field of art education, and be able to mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.

Duties/Expectations

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level art education courses.
• Mentor experiential student learning and research.
• Contribute actively to department and college governance and to the university, community, and the profession.
• Be actively engaged in art and in the field of art education, including the creation of scholarly and/or creative work in the field.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress &Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.