Requisition Number: F00550P
Job Description:
The Department of Visual Art and Design (DOVAD) at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Printmaking. The position includes a full-time undergraduate teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester (typically three courses).
We seek an innovative artist and educator with a strong record of professional practice and scholarly work that advances the field of contemporary visual art. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, creative practice/ research, and the skills to maintain a safe and organized print studio. The department values faculty members capable of cultivating student abilities in critical problem-solving, technical proficiency, and effective communication across evolving contemporary platforms.
As part of our faculty, the successful candidate will help cultivate a dynamic learning environment while advancing the department's focus on visual culture, technology, and public engagement. We place high value on varied experiences and perspectives among departmental faculty and within our curriculum. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to supporting the learning needs of all students and contributing to our mission as both an open-enrollment institution and an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. This appointment begins July 1, 2027.
$60,000 annual starting salary with room for adjustment based on exceptional qualifications. Position comes with a generous benefits package.
Program Information
The Printmaking program is an essential part of DOVAD at Weber State University. Offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2D Media, the program prepares students for the evolving field by emphasizing conceptual foundations and emerging technologies. Faculty actively mentor students through academic advising and professional development opportunities. Faculty have strong support through research and professional development grants, as well as opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration through the Honors program and the Matthew S. Browning Design Lab. Additionally, the Department of Visual Art & Design supports research via the Art & Computing (ACT) Lab, a multimedia workshop with a focus on innovation at the intersection of art and technology, and maintains additional facilities for large-scale printing and digital illustration.
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will teach introductory to upper-level Printmaking courses, as well as courses in DOVAD's five-course Studio Foundations curriculum, General Education, and BFA capstone courses. The position also includes primary responsibility for management and upkeep of the printmaking studio. The faculty member will have the opportunity to contribute to curricular revision and innovation. The candidate is expected to maintain active professional practices, such as exhibitions, artist residencies, lectures, workshops, or publications and to participate in service to the Department, College, and University.
Required Qualifications:
- A terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in Printmaking, 2D Media, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered if the degree will be completed by July 1, 2027.