Art Instructor: Foundations- Drawing​/2D Design | Temporary Part Time Academic Year| I02501

Position: Art Instructor: Foundations-Basic Drawing/2D Design | Temporary Part Time Full Time 2026-2027 Academic Year| I02501
Posting Number I02501 Classification Title Art Instructor:
Basic Drawing/ 2D Design | Temporary Full Time | I02501 Working Title Art Instructor:
Foundations-Basic Drawing/2D Design | Temporary Part Time Full Time  Academic Year| I02501 Employee Group Faculty Bargaining Unit APSCUF Location Main Campus Department Art Pay Rate

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Temporary FT Work Schedule

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The SRU Art Department needs a Full-time instructor to teach Basic Studio Drawing and Basic 2D Design beginning the fall 2026 semester.

With stable enrollments, strong programs, as well as a unionized and collaborative faculty, SRU enrolls some 8600 students, and the Department of Art has one largest student enrollments of those within the College of Liberal Arts. The Department offers both a BA and a BFA in Art. Slippery Rock University is located in a small rural town just an hour north of Pittsburgh.

Our campus is safe, inviting, and blessed with facilities that enrich our programs and help us sustain our high student retention and graduation rates. This position is a 3-3 studio load with primary responsibilities in Drawing and 2D Design and potential to teach in other areas as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

M.F.A. in art, with specialization open, or equivalent degree.

Professional portfolio of works (fifteen to twenty five images)

Evidence of teaching excellence beyond the studio, such as mentorship of individuals, service, and other roles in championing the arts in impactful ways.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior college studio teaching experience preferred.

Examples of student work produced as a result of the applicant's instruction.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Filled No Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

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Slippery Rock University is committed to a policy of affirmative action. Slippery Rock University assures an equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender or veteran's status in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Copies of transcripts are required for the application (unofficial copies are fine for the application process). The final candidate hired will have to provide official graduate and undergraduate transcripts as a condition of employment and accreditation, to be submitted to:

Office of Human Resources

205 Old Main

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Please provide three professional references with contact information within your submitted materials.

Recommended final candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received on or before March 17th 2026.

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* Curriculum Vitae

* Cover Letter/Letter of Application

* Teaching Philosophy

* Artist Statement

* Portfolio

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* Unofficial Transcripts

* Unofficial Transcripts 2

* Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. peer reviews, student evaluations, honors and awards, etc.)

* Sample Syllabus and Class Assignments

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