What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Painting and Drawing in Studio Art position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
FAC00011PO25
Advertised Title
Instructor of Painting and Drawing in Studio Art
Campus
Beaufort
College/Division
USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department
BFT Fine Arts
Advertised Salary Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Beaufort
Tenure Information
Professional Track
Job Search Category
Faculty
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Department of English, the Arts, and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) seeks candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor of Painting and Drawing in Studio Art, beginning August 2025. Special consideration will be given to candidates with an additional area of experience in darkroom and digital photography.
The Studio Art program enjoys a strong reputation in the region and is located on USCB’s Historic Beaufort campus in Beaufort, South Carolina, close to Hilton Head, Savannah, Charleston, and the coastal islands. USCB is the youngest and fastest growing comprehensive campus in the University of South Carolina system and offers a B.A. in Studio Art and a concentration in Media Arts. We seek a candidate who is committed to excellence in teaching, active in research and scholarship with knowledge of contemporary Art practices, dedicated to actively contributing to USCB’s mission through service to the Studio Art program, the Department, the University and the broader community, and committed to diversity, collaboration and inclusion.
Main Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Painting, Drawing, and up to two Foundations areas (Our foundations courses are Drawing I, 2D Design, 3D Design, and Introduction to Visual Art Computing) as well as the occasional section(s) of our ARTS B101 Studio Art for Non-Majors
- Mentor and advise Studio Art majors and minors
- Support program recruitment, retention, and continuous improvement
- Participate in program assessment and curricular development
Program, department, university, and professional service
Required Education and Experience
- Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting or a relevant discipline
- Strong commitment to and demonstrated record of highly effective teaching
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Knowledge of diverse painting materials, techniques, and practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability and willingness to teach Photography
- Successful experience teaching Painting at the college level
Strong, professional art practice with knowledge of contemporary art theory and disciplines
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2025
Job Open Date
01/31/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
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.
Other Required documents: Teaching Philosophy and Portfolio (10 images of student work), Artist’s Statement and Portfolio (10 images of candidate’s work), as well as three current professional references with contact information. Portfolios may be provided via either web links or pdf images and should include an index including title, year, medium, and dimensions of each work.
Other Required documents: Teaching Philosophy and Portfolio (10 images of student work), Artist’s Statement and Portfolio (10 images of candidate’s work), as well as three current professional references with contact information. Portfolios may be provided via either web links or pdf images and should include an index including title, year, medium, and dimensions of each work.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/182925
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