Assistant Associate Professor of Drawing & Painting

Assistant Associate Professor of Drawing & Painting

Salary

$54,600.00 - $64,050.00 Annually

Location

Normal

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202300871

Department

Visual, Performing & Communication Arts

Opening Date

07/14/2026

• Description
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Description

Summary:

This position is a 9-month, faculty position in the Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Department in the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences. This position will be expected to work at the undergraduate level and be able to work closely with other programs within the college. This position will enrich the curriculum in significant ways through expertise in their field and innovative approaches in integrating research into a curriculum. The rank and tenure-status of position is negotiable based on qualifications.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching foundation art courses, painting courses, figure drawing and fashion illustration courses on a rotating basis, and art appreciation courses at the undergraduate level.
• Responsible for student advising, recruiting and participation in program building and committee work.
• Be actively involved in scholarly activity/creative works.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

• M.F.A. in drawing or painting is required at the time of appointment.
• Must have a demonstrable commitment to public engagement and exhibition record.
• A record of successful teaching.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong foundational skills in drawing and painting techniques.
• Broad background in drawing and painting within a figurative or contemporary practice.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr

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Do you have a MFA in drawing and painting?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a strong record of research and/or creative work in drawing and/or painting?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a record of successful teaching?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Address 449 Buchanan Way

Normal, Alabama, 35762

Phone 256-372-5835

Website www.aamu.edu