Instructional Assistant Professor of Art Education & Studio Art

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Position Description

The Department of Art & Art History at The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Art Education & Studio Art beginning August 22, 2024. This permanent full-time, non-tenure-track position requires an MFA or other terminal degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience at the time of appointment. Candidates will possess a commitment and ability to teach art education courses specifically focused on teaching art in elementary schools. In addition to the art education courses offered each semester, the individual in this position will teach additional courses in foundations and studio art consistent with their disciplinary expertise.  

Candidates will work with undergraduate students in the BA and BFA in Art and the B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education. The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching art education and other studio art classes, mentoring students in the program both academically and with career preparation, and performing service appropriate to the position, including recruitment, facilities management, and participation in shared governance. The Department of Art & Art History offers a BA and BFA in Studio Art, a BA in Art History, and an MFA in Studio Art. The University of Mississippi, which The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized for twelve consecutive years as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, is located in Oxford, MS, ranked as one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns”.

 

We recognize the importance of a diverse faculty and a supportive educational and professional environment that affirms the value of cultural diversity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates traditionally underrepresented in academia and from all candidates committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.

 

More information about the University’s Pathways to Equity:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan may be found at https://chancellor.olemiss.edu/pathways-to-equity/. 
The Equity-in-Action Plan for the College of Liberal Arts may be found at https://dce.olemiss.edu/equity-in-action-plans/college-of-liberal-arts/.
The Department of Art & Art History’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion may be found at https://art.olemiss.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/. 
 

Position Details

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

This permanent full-time, non-tenure-track position requires an MFA or other terminal degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience at the time of appointment.

 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Applicants should complete the University’s online application form at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ AND submit a letter of intent and updated Curriculum Vitae. Applicants who proceed beyond the initial screening may be asked to submit additional materials. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. More information about the department can be found at art.olemiss.edu. Please direct inquiries about this position to Professor Josh Brinlee, Chair of the Search Committee (jkbrinle@olemiss.edu).

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consiste