Job Description
The Art Department at Old Dominion University invites applications for an annual, 10-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in July 25, 2025. This is a tenure track appointment with a 2/3 teaching load. We are particularly looking for an Assistant Professor specialized in contemporary art education for K-12 public school settings for this tenure track position. We welcome candidates whose lived experience, creative practice, research and/or teaching centers on historically underrepresented communities or marginalized practices in a way that would enhance learning experiences for our diverse student population.
This Assistant Professor will teach foundations and methods courses in a 2/3 teaching load. Course reductions may be given for student teaching internship supervision. They will also take on the responsibility of working with the College of Education and the public-school districts to advise students, administer, facilitate, and oversee practicums and student teaching experiences, and engage in research and perform department service responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Completed Ph.D. in Art Education (or in a related field) by July 25, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
- Experience/research in teaching and/or supervising student teachers/teachers in the art. classroom in public school K-12 settings.
- Demonstrate ability to teach at the undergraduate level.
- A commitment to inclusive learning and diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledgeable on current issues and trends in art education.
- Accomplished studio practice experience and/or exhibition record.
- Teaching certification.
- BFA and/or MFA.
- Experience in elementary and secondary Art Education in public schools.
- Demonstrated experience with service-learning activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in managing and facilitating programming in the arts for children and youth.
- Experience with contemporary media and digital technologies.
- Experience teaching/working with students with special needs in an art setting.
