Assistant Professor of Art (Studio Art)

Sam Houston State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art with an emphasis in Drawing and a versatile studio practice. The successful candidate will teach across foundations to graduate levels and contribute to exhibitions and community engagement.

The position requires an MFA in Art and a record of undergraduate teaching; graduate teaching and an active, ongoing art practice are preferred. Start date is August 2027, in Huntsville, Texas.

Qualifications

• MFA in Art required.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Graduate teaching experience preferred.
• Active creative practice with exhibitions.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/2 course load across foundations to graduate levels.
• Contribute to departmental service through committees.
• Maintain ongoing creative work and exhibitions.

Skills

Teaching

Studio practice

Curriculum design

Education

MFA in Art

Job description

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

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: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position Details

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.

Special Instructions Summary

• cover letter
• a detailed CV
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement of research (artist’s statement)
• names and contact information of three references
• samples of personal work
• samples of student work – for time-based media work examples, please provide URLs for each specific project within a PDF document and submit under "media presentation" in the supplemental documents section of the application.

Applicants that have access to their letters of recommendation can upload them in the supplemental documents section, if they would like.

References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Candidates selected for finalist interviews will need to provide written letters of recommendation, and official transcripts for completed degrees.

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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Supplemental Questions

• * How did you learn about this position?
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• TWC - Work in Texas
• Inside Higher Ed
• Higher Ed Jobs
• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
• SHSU Website
• SHSU Employee
• Other
• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.
• Open Ended Question
• If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.
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Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research & Goals
• Teaching PortfolioMedia Presentation
• Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcripts
• Web Site Sample