"Assistant Professor of Art with a Specialization in Painting and Drawing"

Assistant Professor of Art with a Specialization in Painting and Drawing

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Art with a Specialization in Painting and Drawing

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Dept, Fine & Performing Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Art with a Specialization in Painting and Drawing to begin Fall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/.

This is a tenure-track assistant professor of art (9-month appointment; with specialization in Painting and Drawing) position. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate art courses in painting and drawing and developing curriculum in contemporary, mixed-media, and interdisciplinary practices. As a tenure-track faculty member, the successful candidate will maintain an active record of scholarly and creative work, mentor students, and foster a positive learning environment. A reduced load (2-2 for the first 2 years plus research start-up package) is provided to new hires to allow them to focus on conducting creative work and research. Duties also include service to the Visual Arts Program including attending faculty meetings, mentoring students, assisting with management of the TAMIU Art Gallery, and conducting community engagement activities. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive college at the university. The Department of Fine and Performing Arts features vibrant programs in art and music, along with dynamic and expanding programs in dance and theatre.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a 1) an earned MFA degree in painting or studio art prior to the start of the 2025-2026 academic year; 2) must have a portfolio of student work that demonstrates the candidate's proficiency in teaching painting, drawing, and the elements and principles of design; 3) experience in external granting writing or securing external grants or demonstrated experience in securing grant funding; and 4) experience participating in department, college, and university service and initiatives. We strongly encourage candidates with 1) college-level teaching experience; 2) professional experience maintaining a studio practice in painting and related media, including any of the following: mixed media, installation, and interdisciplinary studio practices; 3) An interest in teaching a special topics course in contemporary painting or a hybrid traditional and/or conceptual course; and 4) Experience working collaboratively and across disciplines.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The first review of applications will be 1/16/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree(s)
• Names and contact information of three current professional references
• Artist Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Professional Portfolio (20 images; include image information such as title, date, material, size, and any other additional information)
• Students' Portfolio (20 images; include image information such as course, assignment description, materials used, size of project, and any other additional information).

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Jesse Shaw, at jesse.shaw@tamiu.edu.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.