Assistant​/Associate Professor of Art - Painting & Drawing

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Job Posting

Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Art
- Painting & Drawing Position Type:

Faculty Department:

LSUAM AD
- School of Art (Rod Parker ))

Work Location:

1000 Barnes Ogden Art & Design Complex Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The School of Art at Louisiana State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with a focus in Painting and Drawing, and the skills and ability to work with students in a wide range of techniques including representational and conceptual approaches to painting. The position begins August 2027.The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach painting and drawing studio courses in the BA, BFA and MFA programs.

Painting and drawing courses attract students from across the School of Art. Courses may include introductory classes with a focus on technique, to more advanced topics informed by the candidate’s practice and interests. Faculty also serve as mentors and teachers for painting and drawing MFA students, as well as graduate students working in disciplines across School of Art. In addition to teaching a range of drawing and painting courses, the faculty member will participate in department activities, including committee work and faculty meetings.

We seek an artist with a developing or established exhibition and professional art record. This artist should possess a working knowledge of a wide range of traditional materials and techniques, as well as new developments within the fields of painting and drawing. We seek candidates with a developed pedagogy and teaching experience beyond the teaching assistant level. Candidates with an MFA as their terminal degree are encouraged to apply.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Review of applications begins on December 5, 2026. Position open until filled.

Duties & 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.

Required 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

Additional Information The College of Art and Design The College of Art & Design is Louisiana’s foremost school for fine arts, art history, and the design professions, with programs that are consistently highly ranked in national surveys. The college strives to function as a collaborative of engaged students and faculty committed to creative activity in every aspect of the visual arts and design disciplines.

Our curricula promote inquiry-based learning, encourage risk-taking and independent thinking, nurture the creative spirit, and pursue opportunities to improve the environment in which we live.

The School of Art The School of Art serves 500+ students and offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Art and…