Assistant Professor of Art

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Art

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Fine & Performing Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Visual Art Program at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Art to begin Fall 2024. TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bilingual and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu .

This is a tenure-track position that supports the BA in Visual Art and minor in Studio Art program. We are seeking versatile candidates whose art practice consists of creating 2D, 3D, and installation-based works. Successful candidates will also have working knowledge of digital creation methods and tools.

Primary duties will include teaching and developing courses from foundational (2D and 3D) to advance level courses based on the candidate’s expertise.

A reduced course load (2-2 for the first two years) is provided to allow the new hire to focus on conducting and publishing research in art and/or closely related areas. Duties also include committee assignments, shared gallery management, departmental duties, and university/community service.

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.

This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Required Qualifications :

The successful candidate must hold an MFA in Art. Candidates who will earn their MFA before Fall 2024 will be considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching at the university level
• Active research agenda that includes installation-based art
• Working knowledge and practice of digital creation methods and tools.
• Curatorial experience
• Experience working on collaborative projects within a university and/or through community outreach

Application Process :

The first review of applications will be April 14, 2024 and will continue until position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

1)         Letter of interest that addresses qualifications

2)         Current curriculum vitae

3)         Unofficial transcripts

4)         Names and contact information of three current professional references

5)         Teaching philosophy

6)         Statement of research

7)         Portfolio of personal works, 20 images in PDF format.

9)         Portfolio of student works, 20 images in PDF format

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/ . For more information, contact Search Committee Chair Prof. Jesse Shaw at [email protected].

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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