Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term in Studio Art
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Michigan State University is hiring an Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term in Studio Art. Michigan State University's Department of Art, Art History, and Design is creating a pool of fixed-term assistant professors in studio art. These positions are filled on a per course/per semester, as-needed basis, with reviews conducted when immediate vacancies arise within a two-year period. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in various studio art disciplines.
Key focus areas include Teach undergraduate courses in Studio Art, Teach Drawing I, and Teach Color and Design.
Successful candidates bring Degree In Studio Art and Experience Teaching At College Level. Important skills include Teaching Undergraduate Courses. Preferred (not required): Drawing I, Color And Design, Three-Dimensional Form, and Advanced And Special Topics In Drawing.
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Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term in Studio Art
Position Summary
The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of fixed term assistant professors in studio art. These positions will be filled per course/per semester on an as-needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the program has an immediate need to fill a vacancy within a two-year period. Positions could begin as early as August 16, 2026.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art. Courses include Drawing I; Color and Design; Three-Dimensional Form; Advanced and Special Topics in Drawing; and/or selected courses in Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Electronic Art + Intermedia, and Photography.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Terminal -Studio Art
Minimum Requirements
Degree in studio art, or equivalent experience and education.
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MFA in Studio Art or equivalent.
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Experience teaching at the college level.
Desired Qualifications
Qualified applicants should submit:
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a cover letter.
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current curriculum vitae.
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a statement of teaching philosophy that highlights your alignment with some of our desired qualifications.
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portfolio of teaching documentation with sample syllabi of courses taught and/or up to 20 student artwork examples with descriptive information.
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portfolio of up to 20 creative works, including descriptive information in .pdf format OR webpage links.
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the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.
Required Application Materials
Review of applications will begin March 23, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 1116923.
For more information, contact Rebekah Blesing, Chair of the Search Committee at [email protected].
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
Review of Applications Begins On
03/23/2026
Website
art.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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