Instructor of Art

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Instructor of Art

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F00547P

Job Description

The Department of Visual Art & Design ( DOVAD ) at Weber State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, instructor position to begin July 1, 2027. We seek a candidate who will contribute in meaningful ways to the department, college, and university’s continuing commitment to student success and belonging. The successful candidate will primarily teach in the department’s lower-division General Education and Foundations curricula (Foundations courses are designed to teach art majors basic visual literacy and making skills), and will serve as the department’s Concurrent Enrollment Liaison.

The person in this position will also participate in departmental service opportunities and faculty governance. The breakdown of duties is approximately 60% time teaching, 25% overseeing Concurrent Enrollment and 15% scholarship and/or service. DOVAD is committed to serving students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and we seek candidates with experience supporting the learning needs of these students. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills are necessary.

NOTE : This is a one-year Instructor appointment renewable by separate contract at the sole discretion of the University.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching a load of 8 to 11 credit hours (three courses), primarily in Creative Arts General Education and Foundations courses each Fall and Spring semester. The Creative Arts General Education curriculum in DOVAD includes two, three-credit load hour non-majors courses and two four-credit load hour studio courses. Other Foundations and studio courses are four credit hours of teaching load. Teaching assignments in the studio courses will be based on department needs and the candidate’s area of interest.
• Oversight of department Concurrent Enrollment (CE) high school instructors. This includes annual evaluation of all CE instructors (including classroom observations), mentorship of CE faculty, and oversight of adherence to WSU’s standards and essential learning outcomes for Creative Arts General Education.
• Participate in faculty self-governance through service.

Required Qualifications

Required:

• MFA in Visual Art, Design, Visual Studies, or a related field of study.
• Experience in teaching at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

Capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of all students is preferred.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time

Full/Part Time Full Time

Open Date

Open Date 09/16/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

The annual salary for this position starts at $60,000.

The position comes with a generous benefits package
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Program Information

Weber State University is a dual mission institution, providing associate,…