Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art Job at EURAXESS Czech Republic in Sel

Organisation/Company: SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY

Research Field: Arts

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: United States

Application Deadline: 8 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: To be defined

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art

About Susquehanna:

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Position Summary:

The Department of Art + Design at Susquehanna University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art (2D) for the 2025-26 Academic Year (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Semesters). Instruction will be in-person and synchronous. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 course load, with courses that support departmental majors and minors in primarily foundational courses. While a successful candidate is welcomed to engage with university service opportunities and academic advising, it will not be required of the position. Preference will be given to those with college teaching experience. Courses will range from survey level needs including Foundations of Art I and II; to mid and upper-level course that may include Drawing and Painting. Candidates must be willing to collaborate with existing Studio Art curriculum needs, as well as instruct in both the conceptual and technical artistic development at the foundational level in a wide range of practices.

Required Qualifications:

M.F.A in a major two-dimensional studio discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

Any inquiries should be sent to the department chair, Amanda Lenig, at leniga@susqu.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 15th and the chosen candidate will be notified by May 1st at the latest. Courses begin on Monday, August 25th. Please submit the following:

• Teaching Statement
• 10-15 Examples of Personal Work (submitted under "Portfolio")
• Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• 10-15 Examples of Student Work (if applicable, please submit under "Other Additional Documents")