Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Education

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Education (#20045)
The School of Art and Design at Northern Illinois University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Education beginning in Fall 2026. This position is a one-year appointment with possible renewal.

NIU, located 65 miles west of Chicago, is a comprehensive teaching and research-based institution with close to 15,500 currently enrolled students. The main campus is located in DeKalb, 65 miles west of Chicago's "Loop" and 40 miles southeast of Rockford. In addition to the main campus, NIU has two education centers located in Rockford and Naperville. DeKalb/Sycamore, with a population of about 50,000, is a modern paradox, a rural/urban community.

It is simultaneously recognized for its manufacturing and rich farmlands. The site of the first manufacture of barbed wire and the development of hybrid seed corn are evidence of its diversified history. The blend of industry and agriculture, coupled with the cultural and recreational facilities of the university and supplemented by easy access to Chicago and Rockford, provide an enjoyable environment in which to live.

The School of Art and Design at NIU provides a broad background in a variety of fine arts and design techniques encompassing artistic study in both traditional and digital media applied to visual problem-solving. We emphasize effective visual communication of a message, narrative or point of view so students master the ability to create meaningful images geared toward their individual career objectives.

Position Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Education to teach undergraduate and graduate art education courses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Teach undergraduate and graduate art education courses

* Continue to actively contribute to scholarly, creative, or professional practice in visual arts education, including professional presentation.

* Contribute to required service commitments, including representation on School, College, and/or University committees.

Minimum

Required Qualifications

* Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Art Education or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the start of the appointment (ABD candidates may be considered).

* Minimum of two years of successful clinical, supervisory, or teaching experience in PK-12 visual arts education, including experience in public, private, charter, and/or community-based educational settings.

* Demonstrated experience teaching at the university level, including undergraduate coursework in art education.

Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

* Two or more years of experience as an instructor of record for graduate or upper-division undergraduate courses in art education.

* Eligibility for Graduate Faculty status, including the ability to teach graduate-level and doctoral coursework and supervise doctoral students.

* Expertise in one or more of the following content areas:
Assessment, Technology, Curriculum, and/or Elementary and/or Secondary Visual Arts Methods.

* Experience supervising graduate students, including participation in comprehensive exams and on thesis or dissertation committees.

* Demonstrated commitment to mentoring graduate students, including advising, research mentorship, and professional development support.

* Evidence of academic service and leadership, such as curriculum development, program assessment, committee participation, or professional organization involvement.

* Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and/or community partners.

* Experience teaching in online or hybrid formats, particularly at the graduate level.

* Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and culturally responsive pedagogy, and the ability to support diverse learners and educators across PK-12 and higher education contexts.

Physical Demands Summary

For physical demands and requirements please see human resources policies and protocols.