SMU #54017 Assistant Professor of Art (Foundations)
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Division of Art in the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Foundations at the rank of Assistant Professor of Art beginning August 1 2026.
We seek an artist with at least one year of full-time teaching at the university level and a record of creative work that demonstrates engagement with national and international art communities.
The Division of Art educates students in the study and practice of art within an interdisciplinary rigorous and supportive environment. Foundations in our program introduces students to the conceptual perceptual processes and material bases of studio art. We value candidates who approach this area as an essential part of contemporary art education rather than as a medium-specific practice.
Responsibilities include maintaining an active artistic presence on a national or international level through exhibition or other forms of professional recognition teaching introductory through advanced undergraduate studio art or seminar courses and graduate teaching and mentoring. Other responsibilities include university service especially but not limited to supervision of the Foundations area with the support of the Art Technical Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
An MFA or equivalent in Art
An extensive creative portfolio with an active exhibition record
Extensive knowledge of traditional and recent Foundations pedagogy with the ability to teach across the broadest spectrum of materials concepts and processes within the world of art today
At least one-year full-time teaching at the university level
An interest in curriculum development
Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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