Lecturer Art

Lecturer Art

Job ID: 295222
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
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About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the central mission of The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is to develop students-both majors and non-majors-into critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, compassionate human beings, and life-long learners. With a focus on professional practice and leadership through creative activity, the BFSDoArt provides students with innovative curricula incorporating relevant technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to educate students with the requisite technical skills and theoretical knowledge for competitive and successful careers as professional artists, art historians, and designers. The BFSDoArt offers interactions with visiting artists and scholars, and a varied exhibition schedule in our state-of-the-art Center for Art and Theatre galleries. Scholarship, internship, and travel abroad opportunities are also available in our ongoing commitment to the development of a well-rounded future world citizen whose creative research recognizes both aesthetic issues and global awareness.

Job Summary

Reporting to the BFSDoArt Department Chair, the Lecturer in Art will support the department's Foundations Program and Core IMPACTS courses. Teaching responsibilities include traditional and digital 2D and 3D foundation studio art courses, Drawing I, and Art Appreciation. Department service responsibilities include assisting with the development of Foundation courses and Art Appreciation curriculum, serving on a departmental committee, attending monthly faculty meetings, and participating in retention activities such as gallery receptions. Art Appreciation may be taught in face to face and hybrid formats. The standard 5/4 teaching load includes foundation courses and Art Appreciation. This is a 10 month, non-tenure track,academic year appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned MFA in Studio Art or a closely related art and design field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Studio or Visual Art by August 1, 2026
• 2 years as the Instructor of Record for traditional and digital Foundation courses and/or Art Appreciation.
• Willingness to engage with institutional and departmental student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project development experience, especially in integrating traditional and digital techniques into foundational art and design courses.
• Experience managing or maintaining a studio or makerspace.
• Proficiency in traditional and digital tools and techniques used in Foundations courses.
• Working knowledge of art-historical genres and periods, common materials and techniques, and key issues in visual culture.
• F2F or hybrid lecture experience

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a holistic statement of teaching philosophy including student success initiatives; a digital portfolio of (5) labeled examples of professional work and (20) examples of students' work, collected into one PDF or PPT file; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins March 18, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.