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Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Art + Design invites applicants for a full-time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Art + Design position. The position begins in August 2025.
 
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
 
The mission of the Department of Art + Design, part of the College of Arts & Humanities, is to prepare talented and dedicated students for professional creative careers by emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem solving, visual literacy, and the creative process. Students acquire technical and conceptual tools, obtain a solid foundation of visual literacy and appreciation, and are encouraged to develop as socially and globally engaged artists. Our faculty members are active and professionally recognized artists, designers, and scholars, who are dedicated teachers committed to fostering an environment promoting artistic experimentation, diversity of thought, multiculturalism and global awareness. We are committed to ensuring the personal and professional success of our students.
 
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate level courses in the Studio Art and Graphic & Interactive Design programs. Teaching is typically in-person, but may sometimes be online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate strong attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department?s students. Their experience, substantive specialization, and pedagogical training will serve to strengthen the department's mission, vision, and program curriculum development. The candidate will demonstrate excellence and innovation as an artist-practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience of both traditional and contemporary art practices. The faculty will collaborate with other departmental and college faculty & staff to ensure student success. The typical workload involves teaching three (3) undergraduate courses per semester.
 
Responsibilities include:

• Teach undergraduate level courses in the Studio and Graphic & Interactive Design programs. Emphasis on Drawing, 2D Design, Color Theory, and Digital Media. Additional courses within area(s) of specialization may be assigned depending on department needs
• Contribute to curriculum development
• Maintain professional and creative scholarly development such as research, presentations/exhibitions, and publications. This is necessary for tenure and promotion
• Serve the College, University, and the community through participation in various committees
• Mentor and advise students
• Perform other duties as assigned

• MFA in Fine Art
• At least 2 years teaching experience at college/university level
• Expertise with wide range of art-making methods, both traditional and contemporary
• Ability to maintain and improve classroom and studio space
• Expertise with Drawing, 2D mediums, and Digital Media
• Demonstrated exhibitions experience
• Active participation in the art community

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