The School of Art and Visual Studies (SAVS) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Art Studio/Foundations, with a specialization in Drawing to begin August 2025. Applications received by January 10th will be assured full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful candidate will teach within our vibrant Foundations Program, oversee the Foundations Drawing studio, and interact with both undergraduate and graduate students working in a variety of contemporary studio art and design practices. Our Foundations Drawing program values observational approaches to form and space while also encouraging creative and conceptual thinking.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach a 2/2 load with courses in Beginning Drawing and Digital Drawing (and potentially other drawing courses based on expertise), conduct creative research, and provide appropriate service to the school, college, and university. They will also oversee Beginning Drawing courses within our Foundations program. An MFA or equivalent terminal degree in the area of studio art is required. Two years prior teaching experience as instructor of record at the college level is highly encouraged. Proficiency with fundamental perceptual drawing skills, familiarity with digital drawing technologies and processes, and knowledge of historical and contemporary artists and drawing practices are preferred. Participation in professional organizations related to Studio Art and Foundations are also welcomed.
The Art Studio Faculty in the School of Art and Visual Studies recognize and embrace a broad approach to creative practices. Within our multidisciplinary BA, BFA, BS and MFA programs, students and faculty engage and challenge the conceptual, technical, and pedagogical aspects of art and design. More information about the School of Art & Visual Studies can be found at https://finearts.uky.edu/savs
Please upload the following items through the following website:
· Curriculum Vitae
· Letter of application (Cover Letter)
· Specific Request 1: Research Statement and Teaching Philosophy, including a list of courses taught
· Specific Request 2: PDF portfolio of personal work (20)* (9 mb max), including a weblink to a personal website or online portfolio for additional work
· Specific Request 3: PDF portfolio of student work (20)* (9 mb max) *For video and website content, please provide a link to the work hosted.
Please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendations directly from your references.
Applications received by January 10th will be assured full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Kentucky, College of Fine Arts thrives because we serve and honor individuals and communities with unique and distinct voices that embrace broad approaches to creative practice. The college welcomes all, seeking to make the arts both approachable and accessible, valuing the broadest possible range of experiences and perspectives, recognizing the personal and community benefits of belonging, and leveraging the unique power of the arts to bring people together while seeking to acknowledge, address, and rectify, inequality and access limitations. Artists and scholars with a broad range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, we pledge to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed and valued, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging in a strong artistic and academic community. Visit our website at:
http://finearts.uky.edu Employment at UK comes with various benefits that focus on the total well-being and career development and leadership striving to provide a strong and healthy work-life integration. The University generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit:
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