Assistant Professor of Art Education

Position Title Assistant Professor of Art Education

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Provide Rank Assistant Professor

Position Number 014791

Department Art – 265050

Working Location (City, State) 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Art Education or a related field (ABD will be considered).
• Minimum of one to three years of relevant teaching experience in higher education.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) 

• Evidence of a promising research trajectory relevant to art education.
• Experience working in diverse learning environments, including schools, museums, higher education, and/or community organizations.
• Knowledge of contemporary theoretical and pedagogical practices in art education.
• Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with students, faculty, staff, clinical educators, and alumni.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to mentoring and educating students from all backgrounds and demographics.
• Active membership in relevant professional associations.

While not required, candidates with the following experiences and qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Full-time teaching experience in visual arts at the PK-12 level with appropriate certification.
• Experience supervising practicum and clinical teaching.
• Evidence of visionary approaches to program and curriculum design, as well as assessment practices.
• A teaching and/or professional record that demonstrates a commitment to working with under-resourced communities.
• Evidence of a high level of creative practice.

License/Certification Required Not applicable.

Description of the Department or UnitThe BFA in Art Education program fosters a spirit of inquiry and exploration, preparing visionary art educators who are radically caring, reflective, knowledgeable, responsive, and highly skilled in the artistry of teaching.

The Department of Art, accredited by NASAD, comprises over 45 full-time faculty members and serves approximately 776 undergraduate majors across multiple degree programs, including BFA degrees in Art Education, Graphic Design, Photography, and Studio Art; a BA in Art History, Arts Management, and Studio Art; and a BS in Graphic Communications Management.

The department will reopen Wey Hall, its newly modernized, multi-million-dollar facility, in Fall 2025. In the renovated space, faculty and students have access to an art education model classroom with community touchdown space. Local opportunities for field experiences and/or research collaborations include the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab Program, Appalachian State University Child Development Center, and local/regional schools.

Opportunities for travel and global engagement include the university’s New York Loft and study abroad programs in China, Cuba, Italy, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Spain. More information about the department, university, and region can be found at art.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe BFA in Art Education program seeks a colleague with a strong understanding of contemporary issues in art education, including teaching as both practice and inquiry, social justice, disability studies, and assessment. We welcome applicants whose work engages inclusive pedagogies; interdisciplinary and community-based practices; the integration of emerging technologies, global perspectives, ecological sustainability, and/or advocacy in art education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to contribute to teaching, research, and service in ways that enrich and expand the program’s impact.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in leadership, curriculum development, arts-based research, and community engagement who can strengthen our program’s ongoing efforts to reimagine PK-12 visual art education, art teacher preparation, professional learning, and community-based arts education on both national and international levels.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Teach three undergraduate courses per semester (9 credit hours) in person at the Boone campus, covering all areas of art education. Depending on expertise, additional teaching assignments may include general education or other related areas.
• Assist with curriculum development, program planning, student recruitment, and advising.
• Represent the Art Education program within the Reich College of Education.
• Collaborate with area schools, community organizations, and university faculty.
• Maintain an active research agenda, including presenting and publishing scholarship.
• Provide leadership in the field at regional, national, and/or international levels.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels.

Type of Position Full Time Position

Appointment Type 1.0

Number Of Months Per Year 9-month contract

Physical Demands of Position 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2025

Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)

ABD Description 

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsTo apply, submit the following documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

Required Documents

• Cover letter addressing the position’s responsibilities and qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Two course syllabi examples.
• Teaching philosophy statement.
• Two scholarly writing samples.
• A link to a professional portfolio website.
• A link to an online portfolio of student work.
• List of three references with contact information.
• Academic graduate transcript (unofficial is sufficient; finalists will be required to provide an official transcript).

Optional Documents

• Teaching evaluations and peer reviews (if available).

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires 

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires 

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date 03/18/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins 04/01/2025

Search Chair Name Brooke Hofsess

Search Chair Email hofsessba@appstate.edu

Quick Linkhttps://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49994

Posting Number FA00499P

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