Lecturer in Drawing & Painting

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00615P

Classification Title

Lecturer

Position Title

Lecturer in Drawing & Painting

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and
opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S.
News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in
undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award
bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country
for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for
enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among
the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens
global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending
African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter
College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.
The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in
100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and
first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and
institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s
interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises
address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 187
universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie
Foundation , an honor reserved for the nation’s most active
research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled
in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years,
an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than
$3.2 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s
vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded
programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto
Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute
that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive
media and media entrepreneurship.

Department

EG Welch School of Art & Desig

College

College of the Arts

Campus

Atlanta

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

External

About the Department

The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design is part of the
College of the Arts, which was established in 2016, and also
includes the School of Music and the School of Film, Media &
Theatre. With accredited programs in ten disciplines, the Welch
School of Art & Design fosters excellence through
experimentation, cross-disciplinary pursuits, and critical analyses
of existing ideas about art, pedagogy, and art history. It offers
an affordable and transformative education to one of the nation’s
most diverse student populations. Through partnerships with
Atlanta’s cultural organizations, students combine their craft with
training in entrepreneurship to ensure dynamic, successful
careers.

Position Description

The Department of Drawing, Painting & Printmaking at the Ernest
G. Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University
invites applications for a non-tenure-track position in Drawing
& Painting at the rank of lecturer. This is a full-time,
promotable appointment with an anticipated start date of August
2027. We welcome candidates who are active practitioners with
fluency in drawing and painting practices as well as a deep
knowledge of the discipline’s role within the discourse of
contemporary art. Knowledge of printmaking and/or critical writing
is helpful but not required.

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching
undergraduate courses in Drawing & Painting, advising BFA
students, and participating in service at the school, college, and
university levels. This is a full-time position with an emphasis on
teaching and service ( allocated as 80% Teaching and 20%
Service ), with a teaching load of 4/4. Courses may include but
are not limited to 2-D foundations, all levels of drawing and
painting, portfolio, capstone, and critical writing.

Required Experience

Competitive applicants should have:

• Strong teaching skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Command of computer-mediated technologies relevant to the

discipline.

Required Education

MFA in Drawing/Painting by the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

· 1+ years of full-time college-level teaching experience beyond
the MFA, with demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and support
students from a variety of backgrounds.

· Broad knowledge of traditional and contemporary drawing and
painting practices, techniques, and media, with the ability to
teach across levels and approaches, including figure drawing and
painting.

· Experience supervising and managing drawing and painting studios,
including inventory, equipment maintenance, safety protocols,
technical training, and oversight of students and personnel.

· Excellent communication skills, including experience with
critical writing and a demonstrated commitment to fostering
critical thinking.

· Experience with undergraduate advising and mentoring.

· Evidence of service to academic, professional, and/or community
organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional practices in the arts.
• Knowledge of the history of drawing and painting and contemporary

critical issues in the field, including relevant interdisciplinary
practices, art history, and theory.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

M – F, 8:30am – 5:15pm, or as needed depending on class
schedule.

Salary

55,000

Search Chair Contact info

Serena Perrone, Associate Professor

mperrone@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Susan Richmond, Director

srichmond@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/17/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

10/19/2026

Review of Applications Begins

11/16/2026

Close Date

06/01/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

To Apply
Complete applications will include:

• a letter of application addressing qualifications and

experience;

• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement of teaching philosophy and interests;
• a portfolio with 20 images of current studio work and an artist

statement;

• a portfolio with 20 images of student work from courses taught

and sample syllabi; and

There is a 10mb size limit on all documents needed to apply.
Documents 1, 2, and 3 are the modes in which you can submit the 2
Portfolio requirements

Reference letters will be requested when applications are
submitted

Review of applications will begin immediately. To ensure
consideration, submit all materials by November 15, 2026 .
Questions about the position can be directed to the search
committee chair at mperrone@gsu.edu. Should you be recommended for
a position, an offer of employment will be conditional on
background verification.

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7500

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with
regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653
.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio

Optional Documents

• Portfolio
• Media File
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3