"Assistant Professor - Educator, Fine Arts, School of Art, College of DAAP"

About the School

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor – Educator position in Fine Arts in the School of Art.

Located within the multi-national University of Cincinnati, the School of Art hosts top-tier interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs, as well as a BA in Art History and MA in Art Education. The School of Art is currently ranked among the top programs nationwide and offers varied academic and cultural opportunities. Learn more about the School of Art here: https://daap.uc.edu/academics/soa

About the Program

The Fine Arts program provides a rigorous, experimental, and interdisciplinary environment for undergraduate and graduate students to develop as artists and thinkers. With commitments to studio practice, art history, theory, and professional development, the program emphasizes both disciplinary depth and cross-disciplinary exploration. Students learn by making, engage with cooperative education opportunities, and connect their practice to the wider cultural and social landscape.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to existing course offerings, bring a unique perspective and expertise to the Fine Arts program, and foster approaches that reflect the evolving nature of contemporary artistic practice.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati’s School of Art seeks applications for an Assistant Professor – Educator in Fine Arts, intended to begin August 15, 2026. This full-time, non-tenure track position supports the School’s interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs. We invite artist-educators with active creative works and teaching experience to contribute to undergraduate and graduate studio and seminar courses, curriculum development, and student mentoring.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate and graduate studio and seminar courses with topics such as but not limited to: Introduction to Contemporary Arts and Visual Culture, Professional Practices, Senior Seminar, and/or related courses in Fine Arts across introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels – 8 (3-credit) courses per academic year
• Contribute to curriculum development and expand course offerings in alignment with evolving student needs.
• Support interdisciplinary approaches and experimentation in pedagogy.
• Provide service to School, College, and/or University committees such as the Program Curriculum Committee.
• Support student mentoring and professional development.

Minimum Requirements

All of the following are required prior to the effective date of appointment:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio Art or related field
• Portfolio of 10 creative works demonstrating evidence of creative practice in Fine Art
• Two academic years of teaching experience post-qualifying degree in an institution of higher education.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin December 12, 2025.
The position is intended to commence on August 15, 2026.

To be considered for this position, please upload:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio of personal and student work (20 page max combined) - PDF or dedicated URL
• Teaching statement and two sample syllabi
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html