Assistant Professor, 2D Foundations

Overview

The Department of Art + Design at Utah State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Assistant Professor position to serve as the 2-D Foundations Coordinator and Instructor. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated record of effective teaching in foundational 2-D courses—specifically 2-D Design and Drawing I—within a university setting. The position requires collaboration with fellow foundation-level instructors to cultivate essential design and drawing competencies among emerging artists.

A strong commitment to student mentorship and academic success is also expected. The position is defined as 80% teaching, 10% research/creative activity, 10% service.

This is an Assistant Professor position beginning with the  academic year anticipated to start in August 2026.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

• Coordinate and oversee the 2-D art foundation courses: 2-D Design, & Drawing I—including adjusting and adapting curriculum when needed, with potential to coordinate 3-D Design.
• Initial teaching load to include:
  • 2-D art foundation courses including 2-D Design, & Drawing I
  • Other art courses as appropriate to candidate’s specialties & department needs.
• Participate in the annual portfolio review of BS students.
• Mentor undergraduate student projects and grants (research, creative, and/or pedagogical).
• Attend the annual FATE conference.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Create and produce creative activity/research to remain current in the profession.
• Maintaining lab/classroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA in a 2-D specific discipline (Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Design).
• Demonstrated passion and dedication to student success.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute constructively to a team-oriented environment.
• 2 or more years of teaching experience at the university level beyond graduate teaching assistant.
• Strong understanding of 2-D Design principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising/mentoring undergraduate students, especially original undergraduate research, creative projects, and educational initiatives.
• Record of creative output.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover Letter (no more than 3 pages, addressing how you fit the minimum and preferred qualifications) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• 10‑15 images of your work to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy which includes 10‑15 images of student work to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Unofficial transcripts of academic work (official transcripts required before hiring) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Names and contact information of three professional references to be typed into the candidate profile – please include their name, phone number, and email address (we will contact your references if you are a finalist for the position)

** Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

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