Tenure-Track Professor, Painting & Drawing

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Art with a focus on Painting and Drawing to teach across BA, BFA, and MFA programs. The position begins August 2027 and requires active engagement with students of varying levels, mentoring MFA candidates, and participating in department service.

The candidate should have an MFA or terminal degree and a strong professional art practice, with a track record of exhibitions and a pedagogy that supports both

Qualifications

• MFA or other terminal degree in painting, drawing, fine arts, or related studio fine arts.
• Prior teaching experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching studio courses with a focus on painting and drawing.
• A significant record of professional achievements and commitment to advancing research/creative activities appropriate to the discipline

Responsibilities

• Teach 2 or 3 courses per semester at the undergraduate and the graduate level, where needed.
• Research and Scholarly activity
• Serve on MFA graduate committees
• Participate in curriculum and program development and keep content current
• Commit to continuing professional development.
• Maintain an active professional art presence.
• Engage with the broader artistic, scholarly, and professional communities.
• Provide service to the school, college, university, profession, and community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring graduate students

Professional art practice

Education

MFA or terminal degree in painting/drawing

Job description

Louisiana State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Art with a focus on Painting and Drawing to teach across BA, BFA, and MFA programs. The position begins August 2027 and requires active engagement with students of varying levels, mentoring MFA candidates, and participating in department service.

The candidate should have an MFA or terminal degree and a strong professional art practice, with a track record of exhibitions and a pedagogy that supports both