Assistant Professor of Visual Arts

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Visual Arts to begin August 2027. The candidate should have an MFA in Studio Art with concentration in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture or photography and at least three years of higher education teaching experience.

The role includes teaching foundational art courses for non-majors and studio courses, with emphasis on African Diaspora influences.

Qualifications

• MFA in Studio Art with concentration in one of Painting & drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture or Photography.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in higher education beyond graduate school.
• Ability to teach foundational courses for non-majors as well as studio art courses.
• Engagement with influences of the African Diaspora including Afro-Futurism, Afro-Surrealism, Black Feminism or LGBTQ issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop course content and materials in support of course and learning outcomes.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations.
• Schedule and maintain office hours and provide timely communication to students.
• Utilize instructional technology (Banner, Blackboard, Starfish) required by Morehouse College.

Skills

Teaching experience

Studio art

Education

MFA in Studio Art

Tools

Banner

Blackboard

Starfish

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor of Visual Arts

Position Number

Position Number FV0006

Department

Department Visual Art

Location

Location Morehouse College - Atlanta GA

Position Summary

The Division of Humanities, Social Science, Media and Arts ( HSSMA ) at Morehouse College invites applications for full-time Assistant Professor in Visual Arts (non-tenure-track) to start August 2027. Morehouse College is seeking innovators that lead students to creative outlets for further exposition of the Visual Arts through studio and lecture courses surrounding contemporary issues in the field that are accessible to broad audiences of students and the community. Applicants should demonstrate interest and a level of engagement with the aesthetic influences of the African Diaspora.

The successful candidate will join the Visual Arts department during a time of growth. Morehouse College, together with Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University, is part of the Atlanta University Center Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective, now entering its seventh year. The Collective has positioned the AUC as a leading incubator of African American artists and museum professionals in the United States. We offers majors and minors in Art, Art History, and Curatorial Studies through coursework and co-curricular opportunities on all three campuses.

Candidates must have a proven track record of art shows and artistic scholarship at the local or national level and be able to demonstrate interdisciplinary and creative approaches in teaching studio art and art appreciation courses with an interest in art of the African Diaspora and African American art and artists.

Applicants are required to have an M.F.A. in Studio Art with a concentration in one of the following disciplines: Painting and drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture (including ceramics) or Photography and a minimum of three years of teaching experience in higher education beyond graduate school. In addition to studio art courses, the instructor will teach foundational courses (lecture based) relating to a general understanding of art for non-majors. The material taught in these courses should demonstrate an engagement with influences of the African Diaspora, inclusive of Afro-Futurism, Afro-Surrealism, Black Feminism, LGBTQ issues and/or other formal inquiries into and around the Black experience.

This position also requires engagement in the department, the HSSMA Division and the College and a commitment to the mission of Morehouse College—to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of Black people.

An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate. Applicants are also asked to identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black students and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish curricular goals.

• An M.F.A. in Studio Art with a concentration in one of the following disciplines: Painting and drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture (including ceramics) or Photography.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in higher education beyond graduate school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in or knowledge of related professions such as gallery administration and curatorial studies.

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of specific academic discipline for the instruction of the academic major.
• The position requires that the instructor teach foundational courses (lecture based) relating to a general understanding of art for non-majors as well as studio art courses in the candidate’s area of concentration.
• Material taught in these courses should demonstrate an engagement with influences of the African Diaspora, inclusive of Afro-Futurism, Afro-Surrealism, Black Feminism, LGBTQ issues and/or other formal inquiries into and around the Black experience.
• Ability to convey complex ideas and techniques.
• Computer literacy and instructional technology skills required.

Physical Demands

Compensation

Salary will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Teaching Responsibility

Specific course assignments and scheduling for each faculty member is determined in consultation with the Department Chair and Division Dean.

Candidates who apply are asked to identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish curricular goals.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the College’s general education curriculum.

Search

Review of applications will begin Feb 1, 2027. Position will remain open until filled.

Applying

Applicants should provide the following documents:

• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Supervisor Name Maria Korol

• Develop course content and other course materials in support of course and learning outcomes and adhere to departmental required texts, if any.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress and to provide opportunities which will allow students to succeed.
• Schedule and maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment and provide timely communication to students utilizing Morehouse network.
• Utilize instructional technology (Banner, Blackboard, and Starfish) required by Morehouse College.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Number

Posting Number F239P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/11/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of scholarship and teaching interests