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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor, 2D Foundations in LOGAN, Utah
Assistant Professor, 2D Foundations
Requisition ID: 2025-9657
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Art and Design
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Department of Art + Design at Utah State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Assistant Professor position to serve as the 2-D Foundations Coordinator and Instructor. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated record of effective teaching in foundational 2-D courses-specifically 2-D Design and Drawing I-within a university setting. The position requires collaboration with fellow foundation-level instructors to cultivate essential design and drawing competencies among emerging artists. A strong commitment to student mentorship and academic success is also expected. The position is defined as 80% teaching, 10% research/creative activity, 10% service.
This is an Assistant Professor position beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year anticipated to start in August 2026.
This position is tenure-track eligible. Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee the 2-D art foundation courses: 2-D Design, and Drawing I-including adjusting and adapting curriculum when needed, with potential to coordinate 3-D Design.
Initial teaching load to include:
2-D art foundation courses including 2-D Design, and Drawing I
Other art courses as appropriate to candidate's specialties and department needs.
Participate in the annual portfolio review of BS students.
Mentor undergraduate student projects and grants (research, creative, and/or pedagogical).
Attend the annual FATE conference.
Serve on department, college, and university committees.
Create and produce creative activity/research to remain current in the profession.
Maintaining lab/classroom.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
MFA in 2-D specific discipline (Drawing and Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Design).
Demonstrated passion and dedication to student success.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute constructively to a team-oriented environment.
2 or more years of teaching experience at the university level beyond graduate teaching assistant.
Strong understanding of 2-D Design principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience advising/mentoring undergraduate students, especially original undergraduate research, creative projects, and educational initiatives.
Record of creative output.
Required Documents
Interested applicants should submit the following:
Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Cover Letter (no more than 3 pages, addressing how you fit the minimum and preferred qualifications) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
10- 15 images of your work to be uploaded at the beginning of your... For full info follow application link.
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