Full-Time Faculty - First Year Studio Art Program chez Ringling

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Job Description Summary

First Year Studio Art Program, Full-Time Faculty Appointments with Benefits, Multiple Positions

Job Description

Beginning August 2026

First Year Studio Art Program

Full-Time Faculty Appointments with Benefits, Multiple Positions

The primary assignment for this position is teaching in the First Year Studio Program. A secondary assignment may be with one or more of the following departments: Illustration, Fine Arts, Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Game Art, Computer Animation, Virtual Reality or Motion Design.

Ringling College of Art and Design has established an exciting curriculum with unique courses in the first year for every degree program. In order to meet the needs of this academic vision, the College is seeking candidates that are broadly qualified and passionate about the teaching of introductory courses in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have the expertise and ability to teach and incorporate two to three of the following competencies and instructional skills sets for introductory level courses listed below and be able to show expertise in one of the areas listed in the paragraph above.

Competencies and Instructional Skill Sets (ability to teach two to three of the following):

• Perspective systems and their use in the representation of three-dimensional spaces and lighting using both traditional and digital media.
• Figure drawing including gesture, pose, anatomy, comparative animal anatomy and costuming.
• Observationally based drawing.
• Traditional and digital painting.
• 2-D elements and principles of design.
• 3-D elements and principles of.
• 4D design and/or Time Based Communication

Included among the Duties and Responsibilities of this position are: Teaching first year students, three courses or nine credits per semester. Ongoing commitment to creative work/scholarship in the profession is expected, dedication to providing quality instruction, and active participation with faculty, department and college services is required, as well as:

• Attending relevant area meetings and critiques.
• Collaborating with other faculty teaching the same courses to optimize delivery of the common competencies to students.
• Sharing projects, examples and resources with area colleagues.
• Participating with on-going project reviews.
• Working with other faculty, course leads, coordinators and program directors/department heads on variations or improvements to the delivery of the common competencies.
• Attending and participating in end-of-semester curricular reviews, assessment and planning meetings.

This is a full-time appointment with benefits. Ringling College faculty are expected to be on campus to teach in person and contribute to the broader academic community. The College maintains a supportive, collegial faculty and a robust support system dedicated to using the most current technology. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.  The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications (Include evidence of):

• A master’s degree that demonstrates expertise appropriate for teaching art and/or design, OR, a 4-year professional degree in art or design and equivalent experience, training and expertise with an appropriate record of professional achievement in the field.
• An ability to clearly communicate and work effectively with faculty, students and administrators.
• Proficiency in digital technology and/or traditional media relevant to the area and courses.
• Must be proficient in the Adobe Suite; specifically, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Include evidence of):

• MFA or other terminal degree in the field.
• Multiple instruction skills across the areas above.
• Successful college level teaching experience.
• Ability to teach upper level courses if jointly appointed.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required materials include cover letter incorporating experience that addresses the position requirements, resume or CV, employment and education history, contact information of three references (names, titles, email, and telephone numbers), examples of personal work; and, an unofficial transcript copy of the most relevant degree. Student work examples may also be submitted. Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For portfolio, you have the option to upload electronic documents/images, up to 5 MB, or a URL. Candidates are encouraged to supply a variety of examples in their portfolio that address the needed skill areas.

General questions regarding the job application process may be emailed to [email protected].

Apply on-line https://www.ringling.edu/hr/

Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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