Assistant Professor of Art (Studio Art)

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Huntsville (TX)

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USD 70.000 - 90.000

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Descripción de la vacante

Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Art with an emphasis in Drawing. The successful candidate will teach foundational through graduate courses, contribute to research, and remain active in art practice and community engagement.

The appointment supports a 3/2 teaching load and ongoing scholarly activity, with expectations of exhibitions and faculty service within the Dept of Art.

Formación

MFA in Art required.
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level preferred.
Ongoing, sustainable art practice and engagement with the department.

Responsabilidades

Teach a 3/2 course load including foundational and graduate instruction.
Contribute to departmental service via committees and research in area of emphasis.

Conocimientos

Undergraduate teaching

Educación

MFA in Art

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Art (Studio Art)

Requisition

202600135F

Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

College of Arts & Media

Department

Dept of Art

Open Date

10/16/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48871

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Rebecca Finley

Title

Chair

Department of Art

PO Box 2089

Huntsville, Texas 77341

Contact Phone

936-294-1314

Contact Email

rlf001@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor of Art, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will have an emphasis in Drawing and a studio practice that demonstrates versatility across a range of practices, with the capacity to contribute to foundational through graduate instruction. These areas could include ceramics, digital art, foundations, illustration, interdisciplinary, performance and video, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture. Artists engaged in hybrid art forms and / or community engagement are preferred, as well as those whose work reflects innovative approaches that extend the boundaries of traditional media.

Primary responsibilities include teaching a 3/2 course load, contributing to departmental service through committee participation, and research in area of emphasis. Ongoing creative accomplishments, exhibitions, and research are an expectation.

Learn more about the SHSU Department of Art at www.shsu.edu/art

Educational Requirements for the Position

Applicants must have an MFA in Art.

Experience Required for the Position

Experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Graduate teaching experience is preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position

The successful candidate will have an ongoing, sustainable, and engaged art practice, and be prepared to be an active faculty member who is engaged with the department, college, University, local and professional communities.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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