Tenure-Track Art Professor: Drawing & Painting

California State University, Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Art (Drawing/Painting) in the Department of Art. This tenure-track, full-time academic position begins Fall 2027.

Salary is based on qualifications and experience, with an anticipated annual range of $74,652–$80,000. The department emphasizes undergraduate teaching in painting and drawing and expects involvement in service and capstone courses.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
• MFA in painting, drawing, or other relevant area
• Minimum of two years university teaching experience beyond graduate assistantship

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Painting and Drawing courses at all levels.
• Include senior level capstone courses: Professional Practices and Senior Projects and Exhibition.
• Teach three studio courses per semester plus department and university service

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity awareness

Education

MFA in painting/drawing or related area

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Art (Drawing/Painting) in the Department of Art. This tenure-track, full-time academic position begins Fall 2027.

Salary is based on qualifications and experience, with an anticipated annual range of $74,652–$80,000. The department emphasizes undergraduate teaching in painting and drawing and expects involvement in service and capstone courses.