Visiting Assistant Professor Art

Visiting Assistant Professor Art

Visual Studies Department

 

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a fulltime, 9-month, Specialized Faculty position as an Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Visual Studies, beginning August 2025 St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission of educating the hearts and minds of a diverse student body deeply committed to social justice.

 

The successful candidate will work effectively with colleagues across disciplines, teach courses in the art degree program, will contribute to other interdisciplinary programs in the Department of Visual Studies, participate in program, departmental, and school service, serve as academic advisor to students in the program, and maintain an active record of creative research. The ideal candidate's pedagogy will be informed by both a broad knowledge of drawing and painting but with a primary focus in figuration, realism and narrative based image making.

At St. Edward's University the standard teaching load for visiting specialized faculty is a 5/5, however, the faculty member will have course reassignment for service to the art area and department.

In addition, experience engaging with a diverse student body is essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their capacity for empathy, ability to meet students where they are, and willingness to approach the classroom environment with generosity and care. Candidates with an educational philosophy consistent with a liberal arts education, a commitment to undergraduate teaching, and an ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative environment with a diverse faculty are preferred.

St. Edward's University embraces excellence through diversity and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minority groups. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting a diverse student body.

 

For consideration, candidate must have:

• MFA degree in Drawing/Painting/2D or related field.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level of at least two or more years.
• A portfolio of their active creative research.
• A strong portfolio of student work and sample syllabi from 2 classes they have taught.
• Creative work examples that demonstrate a strong technical and theoretical foundation in their practice and teaching.
• Experience with working with the figure, realism and narrative based 2d work which may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, digital technology and new media.
• Experience in basic 2d studio management (ex. caring for easels, paper and painting materials).
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies related to the discipline.
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check.

 

Essential Responsibilities Include: Candidates should have the interest and ability or potential to teach various undergraduate courses and support a diverse student body.

• Ability to teach undergraduate drawing and painting students applied lessons at all levels.
• Responsible for studio maintenance and supervision of the drawing/painting facilities.
• Work closely with faculty and staff on the maintenance of classrooms and purchasing.
• Work with VISU faculty and the Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator maintain safety procedures and policies for classrooms and equipment.
• Mentor work study students to work in the drawing and painting studio.
• Serve as academic advisor and creative mentor to a diverse body of students.
• Participate actively in university and department committees, as needed.
• Demonstrate continuous professional development efforts throughout the academic year.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under stress and with pressing timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigne