"Assistant Professor of Art Education (Tenure Track, F0185A)"

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Job Title
Assistant Professor of Art Education (Tenure Track, F0185A)

Department
ART

Position Number
F0185A

Job Description

The Art Department at Old Dominion University invites applications for an annual, 10-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in July 25, 2026. This is a tenure track appointment with a 2/3 teaching load. We are particularly looking for an Assistant Professor specialized in contemporary art education for K-12 public school settings for this tenure track position. In addition to teaching foundations and methods courses, this Assistant Professor will engage in research and work with the College of Education and the public-school districts to advise students, administer, facilitate, and oversee practicums and student teaching experiences, among other service activities. We welcome candidates whose lived experience, creative practice, research and/or teaching centers on historically underrepresented communities or marginalized practices in a way that would enhance learning experiences for our diverse student population.

Duties & Responsibilities: This is a full time, 2/3 teaching load with course reductions given for student teaching internship supervision. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Teach regularly scheduled classes which could include Foundations in Art Education, Elementary and/or Secondary methods, and Curriculum and Instruction.
• Coordinate, supervise, and manage student teaching observations, practicums, and student teaching internships.
• Serve as a liaison between the Old Dominion University Art Department, the Darden College of Education and the local school districts.
• Implement sequential objectives in lesson planning, writing and studio practice throughout the sequence of the Art Education core curriculum
• The successful candidate will work with the Art Department chair and Art Education program director to align curricular goals, and oversee teacher supervision in compliance with state and national accreditation standards.
• Advise students, maintain a robust research program and perform department service responsibilities.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Completed Ph.D. in Art Education (or in a related field) by July 25, 2026.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Experience/research in teaching and/or supervising student teachers/teachers in the art. classroom in public school K-12 settings.
2. Demonstrate ability to teach at the undergraduate level.
3. A commitment to inclusive learning and diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

• A completed B.F.A. and/or M.F.A.
• Teaching certification.
• Knowledgeable on current issues and trends in art education.
• Accomplished studio practice experience and/or exhibition record.
• Experience in elementary and secondary Art Education in public schools.
• Demonstrated experience with service-learning activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing and facilitating programming in the arts for children and youth.
• Experience with contemporary media and digital technologies.
• Experience teaching/working with students with special needs in an art setting.

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
10/15/2025

Application Review Date
12/15/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions

Applications submitted online to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24296 should include:

1. A letter of application.
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A statement of teaching philosophy.
4. For “Writing Sample” documentation of recent professional work (professional and creative writing examples or images,15 examples maximum).
5. For “Other document” please include: Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including, but not limited to, examples of students’ work and curricular planning materials (15 examples maximum).
6. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
7. Names and contact information for three professional references

All documents with images and samples must include captions with brief description for each entry. Review of applications will begin on December 15th, 2025, and position will remain open until filled.

Telework Friendly
No

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/arts-letters

About the Department

https://www.odu.edu/art