Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Art (Foundations and Digital)

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Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) a member of the Texas A&M University System welcomes applicants for a Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Art (Foundations and Digital) to beginFall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8000 students located in Laredo Texas a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery teaching and learning community engagement and public service and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information please visit is afulltime nontenuretrack visiting instructional position (9month). The position carries a 4/4 teaching load with a primary focus on undergraduate instruction in Art Foundations and Digital Media. This is a oneyear visiting appointment with duties centered on studio teaching and student engagement. The position requires regular inperson instruction and active participation in departmental activities. Primary duties will includeteaching undergraduate studio courses including 3D Design (Foundations) Drawing I and Digital Media courses (Digital Media I and II). The position emphasizes clear instruction student engagement and the development of technical and creative skills across foundational and digital studio practices. Courses will include students at introductory intermediate and advanced levels. The faculty member will participate in departmental activities and support a collaborative program environment. Duties also includeshared support of exhibitions and gallery activities mentoring and advising students and participation in service activities that support the Art program department and college. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The College of Arts & Sciences is the largest college at the university. The Department of Fine & Performing Arts includes programs in art dance music and theatre and is committed to teaching excellence student success and community engagement.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold anearned MFA in Digital Media Studio Art or a closely related field by the start date. Collegelevel teaching experience required. Demonstrated ability or clear potential to teach undergraduate foundational studio courses in 3D design drawing and digital media. Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement is required. We strongly encourage candidates with experience teaching foundational studio courses in 3D design drawing and digital media. Experience working with students at multiple skill levels. Ability to contribute to a collaborative program environment and support shared departmental responsibilities.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance retirement benefits and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities such as attending academic conferences is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree(s)
• Names and contact information of three current professional references
• Teaching Statement
• Professional Portfolio (20 images; include image information such as title date material size and any other additional information)
• Students Portfolio (20 images; include image information such as course assignment description materials used size of project and any other additional information).

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