Assistant Professor of Art, College of Arts & Letters (3442) na Idaho State University

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Assistant Professor of Art, College of Arts & Letters (3442)
Pocatello - Main
Priority Date: November 1, 2025

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is aCarnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culturebuilt on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students andfaculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovativesolutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand,natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of ourUniversity community!

Job Description

The Department of Art at Idaho State University (ISU) seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art, to fill the current instructional and specialization needs in the areas of painting and drawing. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in studio art as their primary responsibility, provide leadership and ongoing development of the painting and drawing studio areas, actively engage in their research/creative work, and be strongly involved with service activities. The typical teaching load is six courses per year (3/3). We seek a candidate who is able to meet the department’s current high student demand for courses in painting and drawing as well as rising student demand for a greater variety of courses in the department’s Digital Media major. As such, the search will prioritize applicants who demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinarity, curricular innovation, adaptability, and flexibility. 

Key Responsibilities

- Teach innovative courses in painting and drawing, including figure drawing.
- Contribute to the relevant field through creative research production.
- Engage in meaningful university, college, and departmental service.
- Oversight of budget, materials, and studio maintenance.
- Provide instruction regarding contemporary theory and interdisciplinary practice and issues in contemporary art and culture.
- Be strongly involved with department service activities such as advising, student recruitment and retention, departmental exhibitions, and outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

●      MFA in Painting or a closely related field in hand at time of hire.
●      At least three years of college/university-level instruction.
●      Evidence of successful teaching in painting and drawing.
●      Evidence of high-quality creative research productivity.
 
Preferred Qualifications

●     Interest in combining traditional, digital, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to painting and drawing.
●     Potential to teach foundations and other introductory courses in Art as needed.
●     Evidence of quality student work.
●     Evidence of quality creative work.
●     Evidence of ability to provide instruction conversant with contemporary art, culture and theoretical issues.

Applicants must submit the following to be considered for this position:

• Current curriculum vitae
•  Cover letter
• ArtistStatement
• TeachingPhilosophy Statement
• Creative work portfolio (20images)
• Student work portfolio (20 images)
• SampleSyllabus or Course Proposal
• List ofthree (3 professional references, including current contact information)

Thisposition will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before November 1, 2025. Salary will be between $55,000 and $65,000 per year,commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensivehealth, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistanceprogram (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; andgenerous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment areconditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation,provided by HireRight.

Note: Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, please review our frequently asked questions.

Posting Number: req2588
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Faculty Tenure Track
Division: Office Of Academic Affairs

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The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

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