Tenure-Track Art Professor: Drawing & Painting

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

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art (Drawing/Painting). The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate Painting and Drawing, contribute to 2-D foundations, and lead capstone projects in a dynamic, studio-based program.

The Department of Art emphasizes contemporary practice and critical contexts, with opportunities to engage in exhibitions, collaboration, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.
• MFA in painting, drawing, or related area.
• Minimum of two years university teaching experience beyond graduate assistantship.

Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of undergraduate Painting and Drawing with contemporary/theoretical contexts.
• Teach introductory and advanced Painting, Drawing, and 2-D foundations.
• Oversee senior capstone courses: Professional Practices and Senior Projects/Exhibition.
• Teach three studio courses per semester and contribute to service.

Skills

Diversity commitment

Teaching experience beyond graduate

Education

MFA in painting or drawing

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art (Drawing/Painting). The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate Painting and Drawing, contribute to 2-D foundations, and lead capstone projects in a dynamic, studio-based program.

The Department of Art emphasizes contemporary practice and critical contexts, with opportunities to engage in exhibitions, collaboration, and community engagement.