Instructions to applicants: Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, art portfolio, and three references, two of which must be academic. PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Required:

An MA or MFA in Studio Art is required by the time of initial appointment. Candidate should have experience teaching university level digital art and/or professional experience in digital art and design a plus. The position serves the Art program’s majors in Art Education, and Digital Art.

Preferred:

A background in art history is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities:

The teaching load includes digital media, teach undergraduate courses in digital media, including, but not limited to, 2D/3D design, animation and web design. The Department of VAPA is looking for a dynamic individual who stays abreast of the latest developments in the art world and inspire non-majors to pursue a major or minor in art. The ideal candidate is collaborative and has a strong interest in developing active partnerships with local and regional artists and arts organizations. The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for a diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Experience working with first-generation students is desirable. The candidate hired for this position will be joining a program and department embarking upon a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation of current fine arts facilities. Alpine and Marfa are art-friendly communities, and the candidate will find supportive colleagues and appreciative peers throughout the region.