Assistant Professor, Art Foundations

Jacksonville State University

The Assistant Professor of Art Foundations will play a central role in supporting first and second-year students pursuing BA and BFA degrees in art and design. This faculty member will serve as Foundations Area Coordinator
, providing leadership for the foundations curriculum and helping students build the technical, conceptual, and professional skills necessary for success in advanced coursework and creative practice.

Responsibilities include teaching a 3/3 course load that may include Drawing, Two and Three-Dimensional Design, Color Theory, and Portfolio Review courses. The successful candidate will coordinate foundations offerings, collaborate with graduate teaching assistants and part-time instructors, participate in departmental assessment and curriculum development, and contribute service to the department, college, and university. Sustained creative activity and/or scholarly research is expected.

• Strong drawing and design expertise with the ability to teach foundational studio practices.
• A commitment to student success, retention, and first-year learning experiences.
• The ability to prepare students for advanced study within a variety of studio disciplines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience coordinating instructional teams or the ability to effectively work with graduate teaching assistants, adjunct faculty, and full-time faculty to create engaging and supportive learning environments.

This position requires an MFA from a regionally accredited institution.

The position has an anticipated start date of August 3, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.