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Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) : Instructional Assistant / Associate Professor or Assistant / Associate Professor of Practice in Art & Design

Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) : Instructional Assistant / Associate Professor or Assistant / Associate Professor of Practice in Art & Design

Texas A&M UniversityTX
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) at Texas A&M University invites applications for one (1) full-time Instructional Assistant / Associate Professor or Assistant / Associate Professor of Practice (depending on qualifications) with a 9-month non-tenure accruing academic appointment beginning Fall 2025.

The Art & Design section within the College seeks an individual who demonstrates expertise in one or more of the following :

  • 2D / 3D Design Foundations
  • Painting
  • Drawing / Illustration
  • Pre-Visualization
  • Digital Asset Creation

The successful candidate will have a strong interest, skill, and experience in both traditional and digital mediums. Candidates should be able to teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate degree programs in Visualization geared towards enhancing foundational skills in traditional and digital media.

Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate courses in Art & Design within the Visualization program, contribute to conversations about implementing existing curriculum pertaining to the Visualization program, particularly in Art & Design, and contribute to academic service. Potential course assignments include :

  • 2D / 3D Design
  • Drawing
  • Storyboarding
  • Digital Painting
  • Motion Graphics
  • and / or Digital Asset Creation.
  • Furthermore, this faculty member will collaborate in the mentoring and training of graduate students that serve as Instructor of Record (IOR) for 2D / 3D Design and Drawing.

    Candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate level and must have a well-developed creative works portfolio that will inform and advance current trends in the field as well as their teaching acumen.

    For appointment at the ranks of  Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor candidates must have a terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in a related field as described above by appointment start date.

  • Instructional Assistant Professor must have at least one year of teaching experience in higher education with a strong portfolio of professional and student work. Prior experience in the supervising of undergraduate and / or graduate students is preferred.
  • Instructional Associate Professor must have at least eight years of teaching experience in higher education with a strong portfolio of professional and student work. Prior experience in the supervising of undergraduate and / or graduate students is preferred.
  • For appointment as an  Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice , candidates must have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting, or maintain a license or certification that qualifies them as a professional in their field.

  • Assistant Professor of Practice must have a minimum of three years in their industry. A strong portfolio of professional and student work is preferred. Prior experience in supervising interns in industry is preferred.
  • Associate Professors of Practice must have a minimum of eight years in their industry. A strong portfolio of professional and student work is preferred. Prior experience in supervising interns in industry is preferred.