Position

Assistant Professor of Art (Foundation)

Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688 per year ($6,221 to $13,224 per month). The anticipated hiring range is $85,008 to $95,004 per year ($7,084 to $7,917 per month). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins January 20, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Required Qualifications

• M.F.A. in Studio Art or a record of substantial creative/professional achievement in a relevant discipline/field. Degree at time of application or official notification of degree completion by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential and/or effectiveness for teaching Foundation courses at the college level including lower division courses
• Active creative/professional record as demonstrated by portfolio of work and C.V.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including underprivileged and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Foundation level courses
• Demonstrated commitment to, or potential for, building reciprocal relationships with marginalized communities, and/or engagement in social justice work through academic work and/or community service.
• Ability to teach other Foundation Program courses, or in one or more of the School of Art's other programs
• Demonstrated excellence in professional achievement
• Demonstrated commitment to student advising, program coordination, committee work, or other service

Duties

• Teach in the areas of Foundation Drawing and Foundation Life Drawing, additional instruction may include courses in the Foundation area, or in any discipline program within the School of Art
• Serve as lead for staffing/scheduling of Foundation Drawing and Life Drawing courses on an ongoing basis
• Assist in recruitment and evaluation of adjunct faculty teaching Foundation Drawing and Foundation Life Drawing courses
• Serve as program lead, on a rotating basis, to oversee and maintain Foundation Program facilities
• Participate in curriculum and program development
• Develop and maintain ongoing research, scholarly and creative activities
• Mentor and advise students
• Participate in service to the School of Art, college, university, community, and professional field