What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor: School of Art, Painting position at Syracuse University?
The Syracuse University School of Art, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts invites applications for two (2) full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in painting beginning August 2025.
The scope of both positions involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the Studio Art Program; developing and maintaining a strong professional presence, demonstrated through service to the Program, School, College, and University, as well as making appropriate contributions to the discipline.
We especially welcome job applications for both positions from individuals whose experience, expertise, and professional practice will enhance the school’s and college’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Position 1. Realist, Representational, Figurative Painter teaching realistic and representational techniques, including portraiture, figure painting, and landscape painting. Expertise in anatomy, proportion, life drawing, light, and shadow, gesture and character, as well as classical and contemporary realist techniques, fostering students’ ability to capture human form and emotion in painting.
Position 2. Abstract, Non-Representational, Contemporary, Experimental, Painter teaching abstract and non-representational painter, emphasizing form, color, texture, abstract expressionism, geometric abstraction, contemporary experimental techniques, and experimental / interdisciplinary practices in painting, including mixed media.
About The College of Visual and Performing Arts
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu
Syracuse University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
