Instructor of Painting and Drawing

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees seeks an Instructor of Painting and Drawing in the Department of Art, Art History & Design. The position is a 9-month, non-tenure earning role with a 4/4 teaching load and service responsibilities.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses across the Painting and Drawing curriculum and contribute to curriculum development connecting traditional studio practices with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• MFA in Painting, Drawing, Studio Art (or related field) by start date.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in college-level teaching.
• Expertise in contemporary painting and drawing practices with digital/technology integration.
• Proficiency in traditional and contemporary painting/drawing with interest in emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across the Painting and Drawing curriculum.
• Maintain a 4/4 teaching load or equivalent and perform service duties.
• Contribute to upper-level studio instruction, critique, portfolio development, capstone, and Senior Project courses.
• Develop innovative curriculum linking traditional studio practices with emerging technologies.

Skills

College-level teaching

Contemporary painting & drawing

Digital/tech-integrated approaches

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MFA in Painting/Studio Art by start date

Tools

Digital fabrication

AI-assisted creative processes

3D technologies

Digital illustration

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. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop innovative curriculum connecting traditional studio practices with emerging technologies and to utilize departmental resources, including the Fab Lab 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.

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)

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Jennifer Graham, Administrative Assistant, at 904-620-4037, or at [e-mail].

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 violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

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