Assistant Teaching Professor of Art and Design

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Art and Design Program in the School of Performing and Visual Art at The University of Southern Mississippi—an NASAD accredited and Carnegie R1 Top-Tier Research Institution—invites applications for a permanent, non-tenure Assistant Teaching Professor of Art and Design with an emphasis in Drawing and Painting to start in August 2027.

Review of applications will begin November 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Jennifer Courts ([email protected]) to inquire about the position.

A completed application will include following PDF’s that must be 5mb or smaller:

Cover Letter. Title of File: LastName.FirstName_CoverLetter.pdf.

Current CV with contact information for three references. Title of File: LastName.FirstName_CV.pdf

Artist Statement. Title of File: LastName.FirstName_ArtistStatement.pdf

Teaching Philosophy. Title of File: LastName.FirstName_TeachingPhilosophy.pdf

Portfolio of twenty samples of the candidate’s personal work demonstrating knowledge & application at a professional level. Title of file: LastName.FirstName_PersonalWork.pdf. Each work in the portfolio must be labeled with title, size, medium, and date. Please include an inventory list of the work at the end of the document.

Portfolio of twenty samples of the candidate’s student work from relevant courses. Title of file: Lastname.FirstName_StudentWork.pdf. Each work in the portfolio must be labeled with title, size, medium, date, and course of instruction. Please include an inventory list of the work at the end of the document.

A single PDF containing sample syllabi from relevant courses that the candidate has experience teaching.

A single PDF containing sample assignments from relevant courses.

Academic Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable until final hiring process).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Art and Design program seeks applicants for a full-time, 9-month faculty position with a 4/4 course load at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor of Art and Design. The successful applicant will be prepared to teach 2D design, color design and all levels of undergraduate drawing and painting, with the potential to also teach printmaking. Participation in Art and Design activities and service to the program, school, college and university is expected.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Studio Art in Art and Design.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate art majors.

• Attend all faculty/staff, school, and area meetings.

• Engage in recruitment as well as service to the program, school, and university.

• Teach a 4/4 course load.

• Other duties as assigned.