Assistant Professor of Art (Studio Art)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Art (Studio Art). The successful candidate will emphasize drawing and maintain a versatile studio practice across multiple media, contributing to foundational through graduate instruction.

Responsibilities include teaching a 3/2 load, serving on committees, and pursuing ongoing creative and scholarly activity with exhibitions.

Formación

• MFA in Art required.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in art.
• Ongoing studio practice and scholarly activity expected.

Responsabilidades

• Teach a 3/2 course load in Art and related disciplines.
• Contribute to departmental service and committees.
• Engage in ongoing creative work and research with exhibitions.

Conocimientos

Drawing

Studio Art

Undergraduate teaching

Art research

Educación

MFA in Art

Descripción del empleo

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Art (Studio Art)

Requisition

202600135F

Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

College of Arts & Media

Department

Dept of Art

Open Date

10/16/2026

Contact Name

Rebecca Finley

Title

Chair
Department of Art
PO Box 2089
Huntsville, Texas 77341

Contact Phone

936-294-1314

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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.