Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Painting

Logo : Posting Number :

FAC00136PO24

Advertised Title :

Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Painting

Campus : Columbia

College / Division :

College of Arts and Sciences

Department :

CAS School of Visual Art and Design

Advertised Salary Range :

66,000

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : Position Category :

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis : 9 months

Work County : Richland

Tenure Information :

Tenure-Track / Tenured

Job Search Category :

Faculty

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement :

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary :

The faculty of the School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time tenure-track faculty position in Studio Art and Design at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025.

The successful candidate will have a research profile and exhibition record that demonstrates national and / or international contributions to the field and confirms the vitality of painting as an engaged and contemporary research practice. A research profile will consist of juried exhibitions, but may also include peer reviewed publications, articles for exhibition catalogs, external grants for project development, and related academic pursuits. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the tradition and evolution of historical and contemporary painting and pursue research which resonates with topics in contemporary image-making. The successful candidate’s research and / or teaching record will also demonstrate a commitment to collaboration across disciplines within studio art and design and will address diverse approaches to image-making that bridge modalities, disciplines, and ideas. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment in the school that fosters innovation and formal, technical, and conceptual engagement with the practice of painting. We welcome this future faculty member to build connections with other disciplines; we seek leaders in the field who will create opportunities for interdisciplinary research and pursue initiatives within and beyond the University of South Carolina.

The faculty member will teach a 2 : 2 course load (2 courses per semester), mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the Studio Art and Design degree programs and collaborate successfully with faculty on studio art curriculum matters. The faculty member will also contribute expertise and oversight in the safe operation of painting studios and classrooms and provide additional service and leadership to the Studio Art and Design program, the School of Visual Art and Design, and the College and University. Expectations include maintaining a high level of research accomplishment and exhibition record, successful procurement of internal and external grants, active pursuit of professional opportunities in the field, and strong and engaged teaching.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The School of Visual Art and Design employs 38 full-time faculty members who teach classes for approximately 650 majors in four disciplines : art education, art history, media arts, and studio art and design. The school, which is accredited with NASAD and NCATE, offers BA, BFA, MA, MAT, and MFA degrees. For more information about the School of Visual Art and Design visit our website at http : / / artsandsciences.sc.edu / art.

The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Required Education and Experience :

Candidates must have an MFA or PhD in Studio Art by the start date of employment, plus research expertise in the discipline of painting, as well as either the potential for or a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications :

The successful candidate will have a research profile and exhibition record that demonstrates national and / or international contributions to the field and confirms the vitality of painting as an engaged and contemporary research practice. A research profile will consist of juried exhibitions, but may also include peer reviewed publications, articles for exhibition catalogs, external grants for project development, and related academic pursuits.

Desired Start Date : 08 / 16 / 2025

Job Open Date : 08 / 14 / 2024

Open Until Filled :

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Review of applications will begin on December 5, 2024. The position is open until filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Prof. Dawn Hunter at DMHUNTER@email.sc.edu

1. A cover letter that describes their research and teaching expertise and interests

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research statement (maximum 3 pages)

4. Teaching statement that describes candidates’ teaching philosophy

5. Portfolio of 20 images of personal artwork and 20 images of students’ artwork, provided as a URL link to a website or online file. If a password will be needed to view, please include the login and pwd along with the URL.

6. Names and contact information for 3 professional references, including current email address. Letters will be solicited from the search committee at the semi-finalist stage.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 174019

EEO Statement :

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Salary : $66,000