What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art, Studio Art - Drawing - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position at University of Central Oklahoma?
University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Art
The Department of Art at the University of Central Oklahoma, a NASAD-accredited university, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Studio Art—Drawing beginning August 2025. We seek a dynamic artist and educator with a strong studio practice, a contemporary fine arts approach and demonstrated teaching excellence in drawing.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will teach all levels of drawing courses, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development for the drawing foundation and emphasis majors. Additional responsibilities include coordinating the drawing area, overseeing adjunct faculty, participating in student recruitment, and performing other duties as assigned. Faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, service, and scholarly/creative activities in accordance with the tenure and promotion guidelines outlined in the UCO Faculty Handbook.
College And Department Overview
The College of Fine Arts and Design at UCO fosters artistic excellence, innovation, and leadership in the arts. With six academic units and over 200 annual arts events, the college emphasizes a welcoming learning environment and broad artistic perspectives. The Department of Art is committed to preparing students for careers in the visual arts through rigorous programs in studio art, art education, and art history.
Job Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials online at jobs.uco.edu:
The Department of Art at the University of Central Oklahoma, a NASAD-accredited university, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Studio Art—Drawing beginning August 2025. We seek a dynamic artist and educator with a strong studio practice, a contemporary fine arts approach and demonstrated teaching excellence in drawing.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will teach all levels of drawing courses, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development for the drawing foundation and emphasis majors. Additional responsibilities include coordinating the drawing area, overseeing adjunct faculty, participating in student recruitment, and performing other duties as assigned. Faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, service, and scholarly/creative activities in accordance with the tenure and promotion guidelines outlined in the UCO Faculty Handbook.
College And Department Overview
The College of Fine Arts and Design at UCO fosters artistic excellence, innovation, and leadership in the arts. With six academic units and over 200 annual arts events, the college emphasizes a welcoming learning environment and broad artistic perspectives. The Department of Art is committed to preparing students for careers in the visual arts through rigorous programs in studio art, art education, and art history.
Job Responsibilities
- Teach three studio courses per semester in all levels of drawing and foundational-level courses as needed.
- Develop a curriculum that integrates diverse techniques, materials, and conceptual approaches.
- Foster an innovative and welcoming studio environment.
- Coordinate the drawing area and supervise drawing adjunct faculty selection and supervision.
- Contribute to department, college, and university service, including student recruitment.
- Maintain an active exhibition and scholarly record.
- MFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in drawing.
- Minimum of two years of full-time college-level teaching experience.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary and historical drawing practices.
- Demonstrated professional studio practice with an active exhibition and scholarly record.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with online learning management systems (e.g., D2L).
- Experience teaching online courses.
- Successful record of community engagement with students.
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials online at jobs.uco.edu:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Artist Statement
- Teaching Philosophy
- List of three references
- Unofficial post-secondary transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
- 20 images of personal work
- 20 images of student work
- Image list
