"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - The Art School (26-27)"

The Art School in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Studio Art (with a focus on painting, drawing and other 2-D media) at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall of 2026. Candidates must be a practicing artist with experience in traditional and non-traditional media. Additionally, candidates must have teaching experience in studio art at the university/college level.

Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, The Art School at DePaul University offers three degrees (BA in Art; BA in Art, Media, and Design; BFA in Art, Media, and Design) with dedicated painting, drawing, printmaking, photography (darkroom and digital), and sculpture studios along with computer labs and print facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Produce and exhibit high-quality artwork and/or academic research
• Teach undergraduate studio art and seminar courses for The Art School with additional teaching opportunities through the university's Liberal Studies and Honors Programs.
• Engage with faculty colleagues and contribute to The Art School's academic environment
• Participate in The Art School, college, and university service activities
• Support student recruitment, mentoring, and retention
• Contribute to the visibility and impact of The Art School through active involvement in exhibitions, events, and other engagements.

Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in a studio art discipline
• Strong creative studio output and/or academic research
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit the following materials: Cover Letter detailing interest in the position, Curriculum Vitae, Names of three references who may be contacted if candidate is selected as a finalist, 5–30 examples of studio art work made within the past 10 years, 15–30 examples of student art work made within the past 10 years, 2–4 class syllabuses from within the past 10 years, A representative sample of teaching evaluations. Applications are due to Interfolio by 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. To apply, click here.

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $64,200 - $67,500, commensurate with qualifications and experience.