Working/Functional Title

Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term in Studio Art

Position Summary

The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of fixed term assistant professors in studio art. These positions will be filled per course/per semester on an as-needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the program has an immediate need to fill a vacancy within a two-year period. Positions could begin as early as August 16, 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art. Courses include Drawing I; Color and Design; Three-Dimensional Form; Advanced and Special Topics in Drawing; and/or selected courses in Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Electronic Art + Intermedia, and Photography.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Terminal -Studio Art

Minimum Requirements

Degree in studio art, or equivalent experience and education.

• MFA in Studio Art or equivalent. 
• Experience teaching at the college level.

Desired Qualifications

Qualified applicants should submit:

1. a cover letter.
2. current curriculum vitae.
3. a statement of teaching philosophy that highlights your alignment with some of our desired qualifications.
4. portfolio of teaching documentation with sample syllabi of courses taught and/or up to 20 student artwork examples with descriptive information.
5. portfolio of up to 20 creative works, including descriptive information in .pdf format OR webpage links.
6. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Required Application Materials

Review of applications will begin March 23, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 1116923.

For more information, contact Rebekah Blesing, Chair of the Search Committee at  blesingr@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

03/23/2026

Website

art.msu.edu

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