Assistant Professor, Drawing & Painting

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With accredited programs in ten disciplines, the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design fosters excellence through experimentation, cross-disciplinary pursuits, and critical analyses of existing ideas about art, pedagogy, and art history.

As a member of the College of the Arts at Georgia State University, the school offers an affordable and transformative education to one of the nation's most diverse student populations. Through partnerships with Atlanta's cultural organizations, students combine their craft with training in entrepreneurship to ensure dynamic, successful careers.

The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Drawing/Painting at the rank of assistant professor. This is a full-time appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2026. We welcome candidates who are active practitioners with fluency in drawing and painting practices as well as a deep knowledge of the discipline's role within the discourse of contemporary art.

The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining an active research/creative agenda, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Drawing/Painting, advising BFA and MFA students, and participating in service at the school, college, and university levels. Teaching load for the first three years is four courses (2/2) and five thereafter (3/2).

*Two or more years of professional exhibition experience

*Demonstration of an emerging national/international record of professional accomplishments

*Excellent oral and written communication skills

*Extensive knowledge of traditional and innovative drawing and painting techniques and the ability to teach all levels of drawing and painting (BA, BFA, MFA), including figure drawing and figure painting, interdisciplinary graduate seminars, and thesis advisement

*Knowledge of the history of drawing and painting, as well as contemporary critical issues in the field, including an understanding of related interdisciplinary practices

MFA in Drawing/Painting by the time of appointment

*Experience working with university students from all backgrounds

*Experience supervising and directing a drawing/painting studio: inventory management, managing student and personnel safety and technical training, maintaining lab/equipment, mentoring, and training

*Service within academic, professional, and community entities

A criminal background check is required.

For further information about the position, contact Search Chair, Professor Craig Drennen at adrennen@gsu.edu

Susan Richmond
srichmond@gsu.edu

Submit:

* a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications and experience;

* a curriculum vitae;

* a statement of teaching philosophy and interests;

* a portfolio with 20 images of current studio work and an artist statement;

* a portfolio with 20 images of student work from courses taught and sample syllabi; and

* names, email addresses, telephone numbers, and titles of at least three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, submit all materials by February 2, 2026. Should you be recommended for a position, an offer of employment will be conditional on background verification and the submission of three hardcopy letters of recommendation.

Letters of reference will be requested at the time the candidate is invited for an on-campus interview

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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