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25-31 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Art + Design, Foundations

West Chester University
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25-31 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Art + Design, Foundations

 

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Art + Design invites applicants for a full-time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Art + Design position. The position begins in August 2025.

 

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

 

The mission of the Department of Art + Design, part of the College of Arts & Humanities, is to prepare talented and dedicated students for professional creative careers by emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem solving, visual literacy, and the creative process. Students acquire technical and conceptual tools, obtain a solid foundation of visual literacy and appreciation, and are encouraged to develop as socially and globally engaged artists. Our faculty members are active and professionally recognized artists, designers, and scholars, who are dedicated teachers committed to fostering an environment promoting artistic experimentation, diversity of thought, multiculturalism and global awareness. We are committed to ensuring the personal and professional success of our students.

 

The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate level courses in the Studio Art and Graphic & Interactive Design programs. Teaching is typically in-person, but may sometimes be online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate strong attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. Their experience, substantive specialization, and pedagogical training will serve to strengthen the department's mission, vision, and program curriculum development. The candidate will demonstrate excellence and innovation as an artist-practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience of both traditional and contemporary art practices. The faculty will collaborate with other departmental and college faculty & staff to ensure student success. The typical workload involves teaching three (3) undergraduate courses per semester.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Teach undergraduate level courses in the Studio and Graphic & Interactive Design programs. Emphasis on Drawing, 2D Design, Color Theory, and Digital Media. Additional courses within area(s) of specialization may be assigned depending on department needs
  • Contribute to curriculum development
  • Maintain professional and creative scholarly development such as research, presentations/exhibitions, and publications. This is necessary for tenure and promotion
  • Serve the College, University, and the community through participation in various committees
  • Mentor and advise students
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • MFA in Fine Art
  • At least 2 years teaching experience at college/university level
  • Expertise with wide range of art-making methods, both traditional and contemporary
  • Ability to maintain and improve classroom and studio space
  • Expertise with Drawing, 2D mediums, and Digital Media
  • Demonstrated exhibitions experience
  • Active participation in the art community

 

Special Instructions

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

 

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered as a finalist.

 

Required Documents for Consideration

  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • Unofficial graduate transcript (official transcripts will be required at a later date)
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Sample syllabi
  • Digital portfolio (pdf, max 5MG total): 10 examples of professional artwork and 10 examples of student work
  • List of three references (include name, title, email address, and telephone number)
  • Diversity statement (See below)

 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, therapy setting, and/or research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?

 

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

 

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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