Lecturer of Art and Art Education

The Department of Art and Art Education at St. Marys University in San Antonio Texas invites creative individuals to apply for a Lecturer of Art (Non-Tenure Line) position starting in Fall 2026.

We are looking for a faculty member who will bring enthusiasm expertise vision and critical engagement to our students and the department. Preferred areas of expertise or experience may include Art Education Foundation Art Studio courses (Drawing 2D Design 3D Design) Ceramics Painting Printmaking Photography and Sculpture. We also seek candidates with experience in Digital Art Graphic Design Digital Media (both taught through the Communication Studies Department) and Marketing. Familiarity with art history and theory as well as contemporary art world practices is preferred.

Primary teaching responsibilities may include a variety of courses such as Art Appreciation and Studio Art classes (including 2D Design Drawing Sculpture Ceramics Printmaking Photography and Painting) Digital Art Graphic Design and Digital Media (offered through the Communication Studies Department). The teaching load is a 4-4 load with the opportunity to teach summer courses.

Suitable candidates will have a degree in Art Design or a related field (e.g. Ph.D. M.F.A. M.A. in Art Design or a related field with a terminal degree preferred). Must possess evidence of high-quality teaching experience at the college level. Evidence of creative practice and its critical reception including evidence of participation in juried and invitational exhibitions is required.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in the arts arts education and arts scholarship; actively support student growth and success; and engage in collaborative work both within their discipline and across disciplines.

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• CV
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Statement of Creative Practice
• Contact information for three references (letters will be requested only from finalists)
• Portfolio of creative or professional work: 15 images of creative work compiled as a single PDF with captions indicating title media year and size. Candidates may also submit video clips along with their PDF portfolio.
• Portfolio of representative student work: 15 images of student work compiled as a single PDF with captions indicating course and brief project description.

St. Marys University as a Catholic Marianist University fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community integrated liberal arts and professional education and academic excellence: St. Marys is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Marys enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs as well as numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the Universitys Marianist educational mission.

Applications can be submitted at with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Marys University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.