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

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 Spring 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  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.

The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is a college within the Texas A&M University System and has a dynamic mission with nearly 100 faculty and more than 30 staff members and a projected exponential growth in the next five years. The college was formed from three departments/programs spread across the university: the Department of Visualization, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Dance Science Program. The mission of PVFA places a heavy emphasis on faculty and student collaboration and interdisciplinary work in both scholarly and creative research. Texas A&M University leadership has charged the college with developing innovative research and creative works, public performances, and degree offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that build upon our strength in merging art and science, as well as the traditional fields of music, dance, art, and theater. Applicants should consult the college’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://pvfa.tamu.edu/).

Candidates 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 a minimum of one year of teaching experience in higher education with a strong portfolio of professional and student work.
• Instructional Associate Professor must have a minimum of eight years of teaching experience in higher education with a strong portfolio of professional and student work.

For appointment at the ranks of  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.
• Associate Professor of Practice  must have a minimum of eight years in their industry. A strong portfolio of professional and student work is preferred. 

Interested individuals should apply through Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/157367 and submit the following materials:

●        Cover letter

●        Curriculum vitae (embed links to your work, student work, etc.)

●        Personal Statement: Your statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.

●        Names and contact information of five (5) professional references

 The review of applications will begin five days after posting.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 11/12/2024.

 Please check the Interfolio application link above for the current status of the posting.

 Questions should be directed to Tim Weaver, Section Chair for Art & Design, (email: weaver@tamu.edu).