Visiting Assistant Professor of Visual Art

Posting Details

Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Visual Art

Posting Number
F00287JP

Department
Art

Position Summary
Bowdoin College's Department of Visual Arts invites applications for a full-time benefits-eligible visiting assistant professor position in drawing and painting for the  academic year. The appointment is for one year and begins July 1, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment for a second year, contingent on curricular need and successful review of teaching. The teaching load is two undergraduate courses per semester.

The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in perceptual, formal, and critical skills, as well as the ability to engage students in the social, cultural, and theoretical dimensions of contemporary art practice. Candidates must have an MFA with two years of full-time teaching experience in higher education or equivalent. Successful candidates will also be able to articulate the significance of the visual arts within the liberal arts curriculum.

Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development including robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. The College also offers support for teaching, scholarship, publication, artificial intelligence initiatives, computing software, conference travel, and community partnerships in courses. We regret that Bowdoin is unable to provide visa sponsorship for visiting faculty positions.
At Bowdoin, we are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. The College is home to talented students, faculty, and staff and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population, and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity.

Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit  to submit:
1) a cover letter that includes a summary of your scholarly and artistic focus, a description of your teaching philosophy and experience, and a description of how your approach demonstrates a commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching (limit of two pages);
2) a curriculum vitae (limit of 3 pages);
3) ten images of your creative work (with captions);
4) a syllabus for a 15-week introductory oil painting class;
5) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Letters will be automatically requested from the references of candidates invited for interviews.

Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The targeted hiring salary range for this appointment based on the position requirements is $73,000 - $77,000. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff;

intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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Posting Date
12/01/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

At the time of application, you will be required to include information for three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Reference providers will receive an automatically-generated email from the application system if the application reaches a certain stage during the review process. The email will provide them a link to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.

You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round

Job Start Date
07/01/2026

Job End Date

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