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Position Summary:
The Department of Visual Arts & Art History invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and coordinator of Foundations position beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach in Studio Art Foundations, serve the program as Foundations coordinator, contribute to other areas of the undergraduate and graduate programs, and perform creative research. They will also direct the Studio Foundations program, mentor graduate teaching assistants and contingent faculty, perform service to the department and university, and maintain a successful creative/research record. In recognition of the significant administrative and service responsibilities, this position carries a 2/2 teaching load.
Further information about the Department of Visual Arts & Art History can be found at: .
Summary of Responsibilities:
Leadership and Administration:

• Oversight of the studio foundations courses, programs, curriculum, and facilities in collaboration with contributing faculty.
• Leadership of individual and programmatic assessment, including BA/BFA portfolio review.
• Contributions to scheduling, including course scheduling and staffing, as well as co-curricular initiatives.
• Management of studio foundations budget and shared resources.
• Collaboration with colleagues who contribute to the studio foundations programs.

Teaching and Mentorship:

• Teaching a 2/2 course load.
• Advising and mentorship of foundations-level undergraduates, graduate teaching assistants, and adjunct instructors.
• Academic advising and related activities.

Research/Creative practice:

• Active engagement and demonstrated achievement in creative and/or research practice.

Service:

• Participation in faculty governance and service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Representation of the department, college, or university on university and/or Statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications: - MFA in a studio arts discipline that intersects with studio arts foundations and supports the department's MFA in Visual Arts program.
- Three years of full-time university-level teaching experience beyond the graduate teaching assistantship.
- Experience in studio foundations administration (as foundations coordinator, head, and/or director).
- Experience mentoring and supervising graduate teaching assistants preparing to become instructors of record in the foundations.
- Strong studio management skills.
- Experience with budget management.
- Experience contributing to course offerings beyond the studio foundations.
- Evidence of active research/creative practice.
- Strong organizational, collaborative, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MFA in a studio art discipline already represented within the Department of Visual Arts & Art History's undergraduate programs, with the potential to contribute to existing undergraduate programs and research initiatives.
- Experience working with upper-division undergraduates and MFA candidates.
- Experience with curriculum development.
- Experience with student recruitment.
- Experience managing relationships with state/community colleges.
- Experience with individual assessment (portfolio review).
- Familiarity with curriculum assessment and program development.
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
College or Department: Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters - Department of Visual Arts & Art History
Location: Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours: N/A
Application Deadline: 2025-12-15
Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU's Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to submit three multi-page PDF documents:
The first multi-page PDF document should include the following elements in the order listed:
- Cover letter outlining interest in the position, experience in studio foundations teaching and administration, and leadership philosophy in studio foundations.
- Research/Artist Statement summarizing past achievements, current work, and vision for the future.
- Teaching Philosophy.
- Curriculum vitae including the names and contact information of three references (please do not request letters directly).
The second multi-page PDF document should include the following elements in the order listed:
- 15 - 20 examples of recent studio work.
- Descriptive list of all images above.
The third multi-page PDF document should include the following elements in the order listed:
- 10 - 20 samples of student work from foundations courses.
- 10 - 20 samples of student work from undergraduate and/or graduate students beyond the foundations level.
- Descriptive list of all images above.
- Teaching materials, including syllabi and/or project briefs, from the foundations level.
- Teaching materials, including syllabi and/or project briefs, from the upper division.
Please note that letters of recommendation will be requested by the university only for finalists.
To ensure full consideration, please organize materials in the order listed above. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact art@fau.edu.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

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