What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Instructional Professor - Art position at Pittsburg State University?
Job Description
The Department of Art at Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor of Art, a position which is renewable on an annual basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing classes and instructing students in 4 courses / 12 hours per semester, primarily 2-D foundations and K-12 Art Ed Pedagogy.
- Participation in service, provide student mentorship, make contributions to curriculum development, assist in recruitment efforts, and advising student groups.
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience -
Preferred Education and Experience -
Job Type : Unclassified, Faculty, Non-Tenure Earning, Renewable Annually
Appointment Length : 9-month academic year with renewal based upon performance
Salary : TBD
Screening Services (Background Checks) : Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and check.
Position Start Date : August 2025
Application Documents Required
First Consideration Date : January 25, 2025; Position will remain open until filled.
Search Committee Chair : Olivia Timmons (otimmons@pittstate.edu)
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Program description : The Department of Art within the School of Humanities and Fine Arts at Pittsburg State University offers the BFA with 2 emphases options- Studio Practice and Art Education. Pittsburg State is a publicly supported regional university serving southeast Kansas and adjacent regions in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. It serves 6,500 students and is located in Pittsburg, a community of 20,000.
For more information see the Department of Art web page at :
https : / / www.pittstate.edu / art /
Additional Information : Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution in southeastern Kansas, enrolling 6,500 students annually. The institution has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. For more information see : http : / / www.pittstate.edu. Pittsburg has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 50,000 residents. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 140 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. Air Travel is through Joplin Regional Airport, NW Arkansas Regional Airport, or Springfield Airport. For more information see : http : / / www.pittks.org.
About Us
About Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903, in vibrant and progressive southeast Kansas. Home to nearly 6,500 students, PSU provides all the benefits of a major college but with small class sizes and personalized experiences. The university offers more than 200 academic programs and emphasis areas across four colleges, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, EdS degrees, and a doctoral degree in Nursing. Our students enjoy an average class size of just 18 students and benefit from world-class faculty and a vibrant campus life. More than 65,000 alumni proudly declare, "Once a Gorilla, Always a Gorilla."
Pittsburg State University offers a rich college experience with a broad selection of academic and social amenities.
Pittsburg State employs well over one thousand part-time and full-time faculty and staff, students, graduate assistants, and researchers.
Pittsburg has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. For more information see : http : / / www.pittks.org.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. 1092 {f}) a copy of Pittsburg State University's Annual Security Report may be viewed on the internet at : http : / / www.pittstate.edu / dotAsset / 384ef407-c774-44f3-82e6-862cc6f7be27.pdf
This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Pittsburg State University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can also obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting University Police and Parking Services at 620-235-4624.
Pittsburg State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or disabilities. The following person has been designated to address inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies : Director of Institutional Equity / Title IX Coordinator, 218 Russ Hall, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762-7528, 620-235-4189, equity@pittstate.edu.
