"Assistant Professor of Art, College of Arts & Letters (3442)"

The Department of Art at Idaho State University (ISU) seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art, to fill the current instructional and specialization needs in the areas of painting and drawing. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in studio art as their primary responsibility, provide leadership and ongoing development of the painting and drawing studio areas, actively engage in their research/creative work, and be strongly involved with service activities. The typical teaching load is six courses per year (3/3). We seek a candidate who is able to meet the department's current high student demand for courses in painting and drawing as well as rising student demand for a greater variety of courses in the department's Digital Media major. As such, the search will prioritize applicants who demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinarity, curricular innovation, adaptability, and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach innovative courses in painting and drawing, including figure drawing.
• Contribute to the relevant field through creative research production.
• Engage in meaningful university, college, and departmental service.
• Oversight of budget, materials, and studio maintenance.
• Provide instruction regarding contemporary theory and interdisciplinary practice and issues in contemporary art and culture.
• Be strongly involved with department service activities such as advising, student recruitment and retention, departmental exhibitions, and outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA in Painting or a closely related field in hand at time of hire.
• At least three years of college/university-level instruction.
• Evidence of successful teaching in painting and drawing.
• Evidence of high-quality creative research productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in combining traditional, digital, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to painting and drawing.
• Potential to teach foundations and other introductory courses in Art as needed.
• Evidence of quality student work.
• Evidence of quality creative work.
• Evidence of ability to provide instruction conversant with contemporary art, culture and theoretical issues.

Applicants must submit the following to be considered for this position: Current curriculum vitae, Cover letter, Artist Statement, Teaching Philosophy Statement, Creative work portfolio (link to 20 images), Student work portfolio (link to 20 images), Sample Syllabus or Course Proposal, List of three professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before November 1, 2025. Salary will be between $55,000 and $65,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual.

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.