Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing & Everett ...

Job Description: As the University's largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools, and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's disciplines intersect. Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer masters or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities. The diverse scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in today's global society.The University's School of Art & Art History (SAAH), accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, has offered instruction in Art and Art History since 1880. SAAH offers undergraduate programs in Studio Art and Art History, graduate programs in Art History, and contributes to the University's Common Curriculum.The Studio Art program emphasizes both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary practices, encouraging students to develop strong visual language, technical skills, and conceptual approaches. Faculty support fluidity across media and foster dialogue among a community of artists and peers. Current offerings include Ceramics, Foundations, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The program fosters career readiness through such opportunities as the Professional Practice course, internships, exhibitions, and more.Studio Art plays a central role in DU's liberal arts mission, preparing students to think critically, create with intention, and engage meaningfully with contemporary society. The program cultivates curiosity and exploration while equipping students with the conceptual and technical tools to sustain lifelong artistic inquiry.Position SummaryThe University of Denver's School of Art and Art History (SAAH) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing, and Everett Anton Singer Fellow in Painting beginning Fall 2026 (September). This position is funded in part by the Everett Anton Singer Fellowship in Painting, named for artist and DU alumnus Tony Singer.We seek an expansive artist-scholar deeply engaged in contemporary painting and drawing practices, as well as a dynamic educator with a passion for undergraduate teaching, to steward and provide leadership in the Painting & Drawing program.The ideal candidate will engage with traditional approaches in painting and drawing while also challenging historical frameworks and demonstrating a critical, contemporary voice within discipline. They should be responsive to the elasticity of interdisciplinary art practices and foster innovative technical and conceptual methodologies.This position will strengthen faculty leadership in Painting & Drawing, shaping a forward-thinking vision for collaborative and multidisciplinary curriculum, facilities and technology, and undergraduate student recruitment. The successful candidate will uphold rigorous standards in foundational drawing while enriching the existing curriculum with innovative and experimental advanced-level courses. The successful candidate will prepare students to create, analyze, and strategically use images, equipping graduates to navigate and shape a future increasingly impacted by AI-generated imagery. The candidate will contribute to students' professional growth and career readiness, preparing them to thrive in rapidly evolving creative fields.The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, creative activity and scholarship fueled by a deep engagement with ontemporary painting and drawing methods. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to: figuration and abstraction, traditional and experimental mark-making, digital processes and experimentation, time-based media, installation, community-based practices, illustration, design, critical AI, and expanded field practices.Essential Functions- Pursue a creative research agenda that results in high-quality creative research with a trajectory for national/international exhibition and/or publication record.- Teach 5 in-person undergraduate courses over three quarters each academic year: 2 Painting courses, 2 Drawing courses, and 1 Common Curriculum or Studio Core course.- Employ best practices through the University of Denver's current course management system (Canvas) to provide essential course information to students- Hold regular in-person office hours- Advise undergraduate students regarding SAAH program requirements.- Oversee four studio classrooms and twelve personal student studios, totaling approximately 12,500 square feet, in collaboration with other faculty and with part-time support from SAAH's Studio Technician.- Contribute to University, College, departmental, and program service.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Advanced scholarly expertise in the fields of painting and drawing.- Deep knowledge of contemporary topics and critical discourse within Contemporary Art.- Excellent undergraduate teaching skills with the ability to teach foundational and advanced painting and drawing practices, techniques, as well as courses in the Studio Core and DU Common Curriculum.- Ability to foster professional development and career readiness for students.- Ability to interact constructively with all populations of faculty, staff and students.- Excellent skills in oral and written communication.Required Qualifications- Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in painting and drawing at multiple skill levels.- MFA in Art or related field at the time of appointment.- Demonstrated record of professional accomplishments appropriate for the rank of assistant professor such as exhibitions, grants, awards, and publications.Preferred Qualifications- 2-3 years undergraduate-level teaching experience.- Demonstrated teaching and research excellence in painting and drawing practices, and innovative contemporary discourse and engagement.- Developing record of professional accomplishments at the national level such as exhibitions, grants awards, and publications.Working Environment- Standard office environment.- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.- Noise level is quiet to moderate.Physical Activities- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.Work ScheduleWhile the University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials byu00a04:00 p.m. (MST) December 15, 2025.Special InstructionsCandidatesu00a0mustu00a0applyu00a0onlineu00a0throughu00a0[jobs.du.edu](

Created: 2025-12-12