Assistant Professor of Illustration

About this opportunity

The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Illustration beginning August of 2026.

Employer will consider sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional load will include all levels of course work in classes such as ART 213 Introduction to Illustration, ART 214 Surface Illustration, ART 317 Book Works, ART 318 Comic Art, and ART 417 Editorial Illustration.
• Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned.
• Additional responsibilities include course development, mentoring students at all levels, and supervising senior capstone projects.
• This faculty member is also responsible for producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
• The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the School of Art, the College of Fine Arts, and the University by serving on committees and being active in their discipline's community.

Minimum Qualifications

MFA in illustration, animation, art, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in the field of illustration
• Evidence of current professional practice in illustration
• Evidence of professional exhibitions
• Experience and/or interest in developing new curriculum in illustration
• Experience with sequential art or narrative-based practices
• Experience with interdisciplinary practices and connections across animation, design, and visual art
• At least eight months (one academic year) of teaching experience at the college level

How to apply

Please submit cover letter, cv, and teaching evaluations. Application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on June 13, 2026.