"Open Rank Faculty Position in Fine Arts, 2D Specialist"

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty position in the Department of Art History and Fine Arts beginning 1 August 2026.

The candidate should be able to teach traditional and contemporary art techniques related to 2D media, including Drawing and Painting classes at all levels (beginning, intermediate and advanced), special topics classes, and capstone courses like the Junior and Senior Seminars. The ability to teach Printmaking and a class on Materials & Techniques is also beneficial. Ability/skills in applied arts would be a plus. The candidate will have good knowledge of and the ability to teach the history of their discipline and demonstrate a deep knowledge of materials and techniques. Experience and qualifications in conservation-restoration sciences are desirable. Administrative experience (such as Program Coordinator or Department Chair) and interest in curricular development is desirable. Interest in supervising the university’s gallery and/or the student gallery space is also a plus.

Qualifications: M.F.A. (or international equivalent) at hand. An additional Master's degree in Conservation/Restoration would be a plus. University teaching experience is required. Proven capacity in creative projects, research, and engaged and interactive teaching. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development, and assessment is highly desirable. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment is a strong plus. The candidate must be able to speak and write in English. French fluency is desired but not required. European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France is not required at the time of application.

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength, and we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities:

The teaching load is six courses per academic year.

Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum.

Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.

Commitment to creative production and scholarship, excellence in teaching, and integrative learning.

Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students).

Willingness to contribute to the first-year program.

Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration).

Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings.

Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community.

Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual.

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.