Instructor of Painting and Drawing

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning Instructor of Painting and Drawing in the Department of Art, Art History & Design. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, along with service responsibilities.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses across the Painting and Drawing curriculum, including beginning and advanced Painting and Drawing, Figure Drawing/Painting, 2D Design, and related

Qualifications

• Hold an MFA in Painting, Drawing, Studio Art (or closely related field) by start date.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in college-level teaching.
• Expertise in contemporary painting and drawing practices with digital/tech integration.
• Demonstrate proficiency in traditional and contemporary practices and interest in emerging technologies in studio instruction.
• Commitment to engaging instruction, student mentorship, curriculum development, and service to the department and university.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across the Painting and Drawing curriculum.
• Teach beginning and advanced Painting and Drawing, Figure Drawing/Painting, 2D Design; contribute to upper-level studio instruction, critique, portfolio development, capstone, and Senior Projects.
• Statement: Supervisor is Department Chair; report to Department Chair; hours vary.

Skills

MFA in Painting/Drawing/Studio Art

College-level teaching

Contemporary painting/drawing

Digital/technology-integrated art

Curriculum development/service

Education

M.F.A. in Painting, Drawing, Studio Art (or related)

Job description

Department

Art, Art History, & Design, Chair

Compensation

General Description

This is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Painting and Drawing position in the Department of Art, Art History & Design. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, along with service responsibilities.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses across the Painting and Drawing curriculum. Teaching assignments may include beginning and advanced Painting and Drawing, Figure Drawing/Painting, 2D Design, and other courses based on departmental needs. The position may also contribute to upper-level studio instruction, critique, portfolio development, capstone, and Senior Project courses.

Supervisor: This position reports to the Department Chair.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Required Qualifications

• Hold an M.F.A. in Painting, Drawing, Studio Art (or a closely related field) by the employment start date
• Demonstrate effectiveness in college-level teaching
• Expertise in contemporary painting and drawing practices and digital/technology-integrated approaches
• Demonstrate proficiency in traditional and contemporary painting and drawing practices and an interest in integrating emerging technologies with studio-based instruction
• Demonstrate a commitment to engaging instruction, student mentorship, curriculum development, and service to the department and university

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching beginning and advanced Painting and Drawing
• Experience teaching Figure Drawing and/or Figure Painting
• Experience teaching 2D Design or other foundations courses
• Experience integrating traditional studio practices with emerging technologies
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students
• Experience with curriculum development
• Interest or experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with areas such as Graphic Design and Digital Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, or other related disciplines
• Experience with digital and technology-integrated practices such as digital compositing, digital illustration, scanning, AI-assisted creative processes, 3D technologies, digital fabrication, or digital-to-physical production

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 02, 2027.

Additional Application Materials Required

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Artist statement
• Teaching philosophy
• Portfolio of 15-20 examples of professional work
• 10-15 examples of student work
• Contact information for three professional references

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on January 05, 2027.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

About the Department

The Department of Art, Art History & Design at the University of North Florida offers comprehensive undergraduate programs that foster creativity, critical thinking, historical understanding, and professional practice. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service and provides students with a strong foundation in the visual arts and humanities. Faculty works closely with students in a collaborative learning environment that values diverse perspectives, interdisciplinary engagement, experiential learning, and innovation in teaching and research.

For more information about the department of Art, Art History & Design visit: UNF: Department of Art, Art History and Design at UNF .

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a \"Responsible Employee\" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violen