Position Overview

The Ohio State University’s Department of Arts Administration, Education, and Policy (AAEP) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Art Education to begin August 15, 2026. We seek a scholar whose research, teaching, and service demonstrate expertise in preparing pre-service art teachers to engage learners across the full ecology of disability studies (ability dynamics), inclusive of neurodivergence. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and accessible art education at the K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

We conceptualize ability dynamics in art education as an ecological framework that recognizes diverse cognitive, sensory, physical, and socio-emotional needs, emphasizing the intersections of disability, neurodivergence, and other axes of identity. Within this framework, the ideal candidate will advance research, pedagogy, and curriculum development that foregrounds inclusive teaching practices, critical disability perspectives and strategies.

Performance Objectives

A successful candidate’s record of scholarship and engagement in art education includes a trajectory or promise thereof and commitment to research, service, and instructional excellence.
Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Demonstrate excellence in student mentorship through undergraduate and graduate student advising.
Develop and maintain a productive research program.
Support departmental operations as an active citizen through service on committees, project assignments, and/or administrative leadership role.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Art Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field by August 15, 2026. ABDs welcome to apply.
Research contribution(s) (including but not limited to scholarly publications) that are national in scope and respond to contemporary perspectives in art education.
A record of or potential for maintaining a sustained research trajectory that foregrounds critical disability perspectives.

Desired:

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values.
An ability to engage in scholarly publications and research that addresses disability and inclusive pedagogy in art education.
Experience teaching courses at the university level.
Experience in curriculum development and pedagogical strategies that prioritize accessibility, inclusion, and disability justice.
Experience mentoring and/or advising a range of learners.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a benefits package.

How to Apply

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Art-Education_R136494-1. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements, and a writing sample. Application period closes November 30, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Gloria J. Wilson at wilson.5325@osu.edu.

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.

Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

Attachment 5: A writing sample.

Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference.

Additional Information

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The Department of Arts Administration, Education & Policy (AAEP) is recognized for the distinction of its programs; the research, teaching, and service accomplishments of its world-class faculty; and the diversity and aptitude of its outstanding students and alumni. AAEP faculty are internationally distinguished for an interdisciplinary body of research in such areas as contemporary theory and philosophy; disability studies; gender studies; sexuality studies; American Indian Studies; critical race theory in art education; community-based art education; museum studies; teacher preparation, arts-based research; phenomenological studies of teaching/learning experience; art criticism; cultural policy; philanthropy and the arts; arts advocacy; public policy; creative economic development; arts and cultural entrepreneurship; arts administration and management; cultural program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Our curricular offerings include a BAE (Bachelor of Art Education-formal & informal), BA in Arts Management, MA in Art Education (including both on-campus and distance learning programs), MA in Arts Policy and Administration, and Ph.D. in Arts, Administration, Education and Policy. Students may specialize in Art Education, Cultural Policy and Arts Management, or Museum Education and Administration. Additional information available at https://aaep.osu.edu.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s shared values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found at https://faculty.osu.edu/faculty-support/faculty-life/dual-careers-and-faculty-relocation.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available at https://visit.osu.edu/experience. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.