Assistant Professor of Art; Studio Art

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Position Title Assistant Professor of Art (Studio Art) Requisition F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Art Open Date 10/16/2026 Quicklink

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Department of Art PO Box 2089 Huntsville, Texas 77341

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The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor of Art, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will have an emphasis in Drawing and a studio practice that demonstrates versatility across a range of practices, with the capacity to contribute to foundational through graduate instruction. These areas could include ceramics, digital art, foundations, illustration, interdisciplinary, performance and video, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.

Artists engaged in hybrid art forms and / or community engagement are preferred, as well as those whose work reflects innovative approaches that extend the boundaries of traditional media.

Primary responsibilities include teaching a 3/2 course load, contributing to departmental service through committee participation, and research in area of emphasis. Ongoing creative accomplishments, exhibitions, and research are an expectation.

Learn more about the SHSU Department of Art u.edu/art

Applicants must have an MFA in Art.

Experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Graduate teaching experience is preferred.

The successful candidate will have an ongoing, sustainable, and engaged art practice, and be prepared to be an active faculty member who is engaged with the department, college, University,