Art Department - Assistant Professor Art Education

Job Title: Art Department - Assistant Professor of Art Education, CFS Professorial

Posting End Date: November 8, 2026

* NOTE:

Last day to apply is Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST

Position

Start Date:

09/01/2027

Required Degree:

PhD (preferred) in Art Education or MFA (required) in Art with prior experience in K-12 Art Education.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

• Two or more years of experience teaching and mentoring students at the college level is desired, but not required.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach curriculum development, assessment, and research in art education.
• We are seeking a candidate who maintains a strong personal art practice alongside their art education experience/research.
• The candidate should be conversant with issues in contemporary art and with current issues in education and in the field of art education, and be able to mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level art education courses.
• Mentor experiential student learning and research.
• Contribute actively to department and college governance and to the university, community, and the profession.
• Be actively engaged in art and in the field of art education, including the creation of scholarly and/or creative work in the field.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress &Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.