Assistant Professor - Art Education and Foundations (Visual Arts)

Assistant Professor - Art Education and Foundations (Visual
Arts)

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JOB TITLE:

Assistant Professor of Art Education and Foundations

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming Department of Visual Arts welcomes
applications for an Assistant Professor of Art Education and
Foundations position in a growing Art Education degree program. The
position is full-time, tenure-track, with benefits, on a two
semester, nine month teaching schedule and will work alongside an
existing tenure-track Art Education faculty member. Qualified
candidates will have the ability to teach the full range and
variety of Art Education classes including Methods I, Methods II,
Art Education Practicum, Curriculum Design, Elementary Residency,
and Secondary Residency if needed. The successful candidate would
also be able to teach in a secondary area, such as 2D, Color
Theory, and/or 3D Foundations, or other studio areas of expertise
as needed with a preference for 3D studio experience and skills.
Their experience should include K-12 teaching experience as well as
teaching in an Art Education College/University curriculum,
familiarity with various Art Education pedagogies and philosophies,
established scholarly and/or creative research, and familiarity
with a variety of media used in Art Education classes. Desired
skills include experience as a skilled communicator with the
ability to communicate orally, in writing and digitally; experience
working in a collaborative team of educators; experience working
with non-traditional students, first generation students, and
students with disabilities; and experience in professional
organizations. The successful candidate will incorporate equitable
classroom policies such as encouraging inclusion and representation
of diverse viewpoints and utilizing multiple methods of content
delivery including in-person, online and hybrid modalities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a 3/2 course load for the academic year potentially

including ART 3430: Art Education Methods I, ART 3490: Art
Education - Philosophy, Theory and Issues ART 3550: Art Education
Practicum, ART 4440: Art Education Methods II, and Foundations
classes as needed

• Support and work with the coordinator of the Art Education

Program to maintain and develop the program as needed

• Work collaboratively with other Art Education faculty to

maintain communication with partners in Wyoming State Education
offices, schools, community colleges and educators throughout the
State of Wyoming, and with the College of Education within the
University of Wyoming

• Maintain active scholarly research and professional development

at a national level

• Advise and mentor Art Education students
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and

state

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Art Education or ABD
• 2 years teaching experience in Art Education and/or Studio
• Demonstrated active professional practice and proficiency in a

range of studio techniques and pedagogies applicable to Art
Education, Foundations, and Studio Art curricula

• Experience in teaching Foundations courses and content
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team

atmosphere and coordinate teaching with other instructors including
Art Education and Foundations/Studio

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA, BFA, MA, or MFA in Studio Art preferred
• Demonstrated K-12 teaching experience as well as teaching in an

Art Education College/University curriculum

• Ability to teach in other department areas with qualified

experience, particularly in 3D Studio areas

• Ongoing engagement in scholarly, creative, and/or professional

activities

• Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and support students

from all backgrounds in the classroom and department.

• Experience in state, regional, and national professional

organizations (NAEA, etc.), and taking students to professional
conferences.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

This position will remain open until filled. Complete
applications received by 10/05/2026 will receive full
consideration.

To apply please complete the online application including:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 4 references
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Statement of Research
• 10 labeled images of creative work (PDF file)
• Links to examples of scholarly research publications
• Statement of Teaching
• 2 sample syllabi
• 10 labeled images of student work. (PDF file)
• Student Evaluations (two most recent from the past two

years)

*All application materials must be included in order to be
considered for this position.

WORK LOCATION:

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus
customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work
and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our
location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position,
conditioned on the non-applicability of the fees implemented in 90
FR 46027 to the visa petition.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at
307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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Job Identification: 262110

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Job Schedule: Full Time

Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US

Posted Salary Range: $74,500.00

Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40

Travel: No

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