Instructor - Illustration

Instructor - Illustration

Salary

$61,495.00 Annually

Location

SUNY Brockport

Job Type

Faculty Full-Time

Job Number

2600468

Division

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Art and Design

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Bargaining Unit

08 United University Professions (UUP)

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Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport! (https://www2.brockport.edu/about/strategic-plan/)

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Department of Art and Design at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track Instructor of Art in Illustration, with a focus on digital illustration. The successful candidate will join a department that values collegiality and student-centered teaching. We offer a BA/BS in Graphic Design, a BA/BS in Studio Art, and a BFA in Studio Art. Candidates for the Instructor of Illustration position should be qualified to teach traditional and digital illustration, as well as foundation courses, and to support our Graphic Design and Drawing areas. The ideal candidate will contribute to the evolution of our programs and be an integral member of a teaching environment that blends art, illustration, and design. As the area head for illustration, this Instructor will provide advising, career guidance, and creative mentorship to students in the illustration concentration. Other duties of the position include participating in BFA program activities, general student advisement, course- and program-based assessment, and performing service to the department, University, community, and the profession. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2027.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Teaching (70%)

• Teaches a 4/4 course load per calendar year. For these purposes, a course refers to a 3-credit course or equivalent.

• Creates effective course materials and demonstrates successful student learning outcomes.

• Participates in assessment activities and contributes to continuous program improvement.

• Advises undergraduate students and participates in BFA program activities.

Scholarly Activities (5-10%)

• Engages in self-authored and/or commissioned creative work resulting in presentation, exhibition, publication, and/or professional recognition.

• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in the field.

Service (20-25%)

• Actively participates in department level meetings and serves on at least one additional department committee per academic year. Faculty at this level are also expected to serve on college level committees.

• Provides service to the department, University, community, and profession.

• Attends University events.

Non-Essential Functions

• Coordinates and maintains studio/lab space.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA, MDes, or MA (Master of Fine Arts, Master of Design or Master of Arts) by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university

• Demonstrates relevant professional experience

• Ability to teach traditional and digital illustration, foundations, and introductory graphic design courses

• Ability to teach visual design principles and processes to studio and graphic design students

• Professional portfolio that demonstrates mastery of skills in illustration and drawing

• Engagement with current illustration trends, techniques, and theories

• Demonstrated command of current technologies and software platforms

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work with a diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3D modeling, motion graphics, and/or animation

• Proven record of combining traditional and digital processes into course content

• Two years of teaching at the college level

• Experience with course development and assessment

• Fluency in and appreciation for studio art and art history

• Professional experience in digital illustration with the ability to support traditional illustration

• Professional experience in graphic design

• Experience with client-centered practice

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

Variable

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human\_resources/careers.html) .

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Due to the 10MB limit on the application system, please send a link to your Teaching and Professional Portfolio to [email protected]. The link can be to Dropbox, WeTransfer, or a similar cloud-based file storage and sharing service.

The Teaching Portfolio should include:

• File name using the template “LastName_FirstInitial_Teaching”

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Sample syllabi and assignments

• (20-30) examples of student work, including some that relate to sample assignments. Please include examples of both traditional and digital approaches

The Professional Portfolio should include:

• Illustrator and/or Artist and/or Designer statement. A statement addressing the candidate's work in any one or multiple of these areas. Can include personal and/or client-centered work

• (15–20) examples of creative and/or professional work (artwork, illustration, and/or graphic design) with emphasis on the past 5 years

• Links to external websites if needed to demonstrate video or interactive work

Best consideration will be given to applications submitted by October 23, 2026.

Please note that if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at [email protected]. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

This position is eligible for benefits as a full-time United University Professions (UUP) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.

Medical

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. There is a 28 calendar day waiting period for medical coverage to become effective. Coverage will become effective on the 29th day of employment if enrolled during the 28-day waiting period. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Rates (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human-resources/benefits/insurance-premium/) page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "UUP."

Dental and Vision

Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the UUP Employee Benefit Trust Fund (https://uupinfo.org/benefits/btf/) page.

Retirement

• NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.

• SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 9% of compensable salary up to $360,000 (2026 IRS income limit) for the first seven years of active membership; 11% thereafter.

Membership for full-time and permanent employees is mandatory. All full-time employees are eligible to elect ERS or the ORP; employees in teaching, librarian, or coach (including assistant) titles are also eligible for TRS and may choose any of the three plans.

For more information, please go to SUNY's Retirement Plan Options & Eligibility (https://www.suny.edu/retirement/) page. For a more thorough comparison of these retirement plans, please review the Retirement Plan Comparison Chart (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/retirement-systems/Retirement-Plan-Comparison-Tier-Rev-8.2026.pdf) .

Additional Benefits

SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our Fringe/Additional Benefits (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human-resources/benefits/fringe/) page.

For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the Benefits at a Glance (https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/benefits-at-a-glance---uup-full-time/) for UUP represented employees.

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future?

• I have work authorization in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship now or in the future

• I have work authorization now (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, F-1, F-1 OPT, or STEM OPT), but would need sponsorship in the future

• I would require sponsorship for a work visa

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Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes

• No

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Employer

SUNY Brockport NY

Address

350 New Campus Drive Brockport, New York, 14420

Phone

(585) 395-2126

Website

brockport.edu