Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) The Art School (26-27)
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Art School in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University in Chicago Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Studio Art (with a focus on painting drawing and other 2-D media) at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall of 2026. Candidates must be a practicing artist with experience in traditional and non-traditional media. Additionally candidates must have teaching experience in studio art at the university/college level.
Located in Chicagos Lincoln Park neighborhood The Art School at DePaul University offers three degrees (BA in Art; BA in Art Media and Design; BFA in Art Media and Design) with dedicated painting drawing printmaking photography (darkroom and digital) and sculpture studios along with computer labs and print facilities.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Produce and exhibit high-quality artwork and/or academic research
- Teach undergraduate studio art and seminar courses for The Art School with additional teaching opportunities through the universitys Liberal Studies and Honors Programs.
- Engage with faculty colleagues and contribute to The Art Schools academic environment
- Participate in The Art School college and university service activities
- Support student recruitment mentoring and retention
- Contribute to the visibility and impact of The Art School through active involvement in exhibitions events and other engagements.
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in a studio art discipline
- Strong creative studio output and/or academic research
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
DePaul University in Chicago seeks positive career outcomes for students. Our Layered-Learning™ approach goes beyond the classroom and teaches real world skills.