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Visiting Assistant Professor - Drawing & Painting
Trinity University
San Antonio (TX)
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USD 60,000 - 70,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established institution is seeking a passionate Visiting Assistant Professor in Drawing & Painting to inspire students through innovative teaching and studio practice. This exciting role involves engaging students in critical skills and contemporary art issues while fostering a collaborative learning environment. The successful candidate will have a strong exhibition record and the ability to teach foundational and advanced courses, contributing to a vibrant arts community. Join a dynamic faculty committed to academic freedom and inclusivity, and help shape the next generation of artists in a beautiful campus setting.
Qualifications
- MFA required with expertise in drawing and painting.
- 1 year of undergraduate teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach three courses per semester in drawing and painting.
- Contribute to curriculum development and studio maintenance.
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Education
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Job Description:
The Department of Art and Art History at Trinity University invites applicants for a full-time, one-year, non-renewable Visiting Assistant Professor of Drawing & Painting position, beginning August 11, 2025.
Job Family Group:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Art & Art History (Kate Ritson)
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Job Description:
The Department of Art and Art History at Trinity University invites applicants for a full-time, one-year, non-renewable Visiting Assistant Professor of Drawing & Painting position, beginning August 11, 2025.
We seek applicants whose expertise in painting and drawing is grounded in studio practice, scholarship, and teaching. Applicants should have an active exhibition record and fluency in drawing and painting. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach a strong foundation in perceptual, formal, and critical skills within a liberal arts context and to engage students in contemporary issues and the conceptual dimension of artmaking. Applicants who bring an interdisciplinary perspective to their studio practice and teaching are encouraged to apply, as are applicants whose work engages the expanded field of drawing and painting and its links to other studio disciplines. The Visiting Assistant Professor of Drawing & Painting will teach three courses per semester.
This position is not eligible for employment Visa sponsorship.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
The School of Arts and Humanities is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression.
The Department of Art and Art History at Trinity University is a vibrant department with five tenured faculty in studio art and five tenured faculty in art history. The department has strong connections with several other departments and interdisciplinary programs on campus, including Classical Studies, Communication, Education, History, Human Communication and Theater, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Modern Languages and Literature, and Urban Studies. We encourage our students to pursue undergraduate research, often in collaboration with faculty, and have been active participants in our university’s summer undergraduate research program. In addition, the Department of Art and Art history is housed in a state of the art facility completed in 2006, which includes the Michael & Noémi Neidorff Art Gallery.
Both the Department of Art & Art History and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
Duties And Responsibilities
The position carries a maximum of a 3/3 course load
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of the drawing and painting teaching studios and workspaces
- Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum in introductory through advanced courses
- Commit to continuing professional development
- Participate in departmental business and service when appropriate
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required: MFA in painting or related fields.
Experience
Required:
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year undergraduate teaching experience. (May include a 1 year teaching assistantship in which the candidate is the primary instructor.)
- Demonstrated record of professional achievement commensurate with years of training, experience, and studio practice.
- Expertise in perceptual and contemporary practices in drawing and painting
- In-depth knowledge of art historical and contemporary issues related to the expanded field of drawing and painting practices.
- Work in drawing and painting studio settings around wet and dry art materials; including acrylic and oil paint, mediums and solvents.
Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements is an essential part of this position. All employees in this job classification are required to satisfy this requirement. This includes a four day teaching week with onsite attendance required.
How To Apply
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.
For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.
For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:
- Cover letter, diversity statement, reference list, in one document
- Curricumum Vitae
- Artist Statement
- Teaching Statement focused on undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment. Candidates may choose to also submit sample syllabi of courses taught (optional).
- 15 images of representative creative work (included medium, title, dimension, date)
The cover letter should clearly state why the candidate is interested in working at Trinity University. The diversity statement should convey an understanding of the need for a diverse and inclusive environment and may include strategies for achieving that goal, particularly in the classroom. The reference list should include contact information for three individuals who will be contacted if the application advances to the interview stage.
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
Trinity is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and of society at large. Individuals whose identities are underrepresented in drawing and painting are strongly encouraged to apply.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kate Ritson, Professor of Art
Search Committee Chair
Department of Art and Art History
Email: art_arthistory_jobsearch@trinity.edu
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEducation and Training
- IndustriesHigher Education
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