Visiting Instructor in Art

Department:

DSGN School of Art + Design

Rank:

Instructor

Annual Basis:

9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

June 17, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Resume/CV
• Brief Artist Statement
• A Portfolio that includes 20 images of creative work
• Names and contact information for three professional references

If you have questions or would like to request a copy of the full position description, please email CBSOHR@uoregon.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Art is part of the School of Art + Design (along with Product Design) within the College of Design (which includes the School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management, the School of Architecture & Environment, and the Department of the History of Art and Architecture). The Art Department offers BA/BS/BFA and MFA degrees, with curriculum in ceramics, art & technology, fibers, sculpture, metalsmithing and jewelry, printmaking, painting, and photography. The department has 19 tenure-related faculty, 13 instructors, approximately 20 graduate students, 550 undergraduate majors, and serves many non-majors.

The University of Oregon is the flagship institution of higher learning in Oregon and enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students. The UO's 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 168,000 within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.

Position Summary

The Visiting Instructor in Art will assume teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate program. The position includes teaching nine courses (in a 3-term quarter system) including lower-division and upper-division Art courses. The position will also include shared service responsibilities, such as mentorship of MFA and BFA and departmental service, commensurate with experience. Visiting faculty are expected to be on campus and participate in a full range of departmental activities.

Visiting faculty must hold a like or relevant position at another institution, OR pursuant to norms of the specific discipline, have recently obtained a terminal degree and is seeking further professional experience prior to seeking a professorship

Minimum Requirements

Instructor (Visiting):

• MFA degree or equivalent terminal degree
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• A documented record of recent creative work, demonstrated through a professional or scholarly portfolio, that provides evidence of ongoing creative production such as exhibitions, screenings, publications, or comparable professional outputs.

Professional Competencies

• A strong understanding of the expansive field of Art
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and facilitate student learning
• Ability to conduct independent, high-quality research and creative practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent record of scholarly, creative, or other professional accomplishments in related field
• Previous College teaching and/or practice experience desirable.