Minimum Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Art Education or a related field (ABD will be considered).
Minimum of one to three years of relevant teaching experience in higher education.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Evidence of a promising research trajectory relevant to art education.
Experience working in diverse learning environments, including schools, museums, higher education, and/or community organizations.
Knowledge of contemporary theoretical and pedagogical practices in art education.
Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with students, faculty, staff, clinical educators, and alumni.
Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Commitment to mentoring and educating students from all backgrounds and demographics.
Active membership in relevant professional associations.

While not required, candidates with the following experiences and qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Full-time teaching experience in visual arts at the PK-12 level with appropriate certification.
Experience supervising practicum and clinical teaching.
Evidence of visionary approaches to program and curriculum design, as well as assessment practices.
A teaching and/or professional record that demonstrates a commitment to working with under-resourced communities.
Evidence of a high level of creative practice.
License/Certification Required
Not applicable.


Description of the Department or Unit
The BFA in Art Education program fosters a spirit of inquiry and exploration, preparing visionary art educators who are radically caring, reflective, knowledgeable, responsive, and highly skilled in the artistry of teaching.

The Department of Art, accredited by NASAD, comprises over 45 full-time faculty members and serves approximately 776 undergraduate majors across multiple degree programs, including BFA degrees in Art Education, Graphic Design, Photography, and Studio Art; a BA in Art History, Arts Management, and Studio Art; and a BS in Graphic Communications Management.
The department will reopen Wey Hall, its newly modernized, multi-million-dollar facility, in Fall 2025. In the renovated space, faculty and students have access to an art education model classroom with community touchdown space. Local opportunities for field experiences and/or research collaborations include the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab Program, Appalachian State University Child Development Center, and local/regional schools.

Opportunities for travel and global engagement include the university’s New York Loft and study abroad programs in China, Cuba, Italy, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Spain. More information about the department, university, and region can be found at art.appstate.edu.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The BFA in Art Education program seeks a colleague with a strong understanding of contemporary issues in art education, including teaching as both practice and inquiry, social justice, disability studies, and assessment. We welcome applicants whose work engages inclusive pedagogies; interdisciplinary and community-based practices; the integration of emerging technologies, global perspectives, ecological sustainability, and/or advocacy in art education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to contribute to teaching, research, and service in ways that enrich and expand the program’s impact.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in leadership, curriculum development, arts-based research, and community engagement who can strengthen our program’s ongoing efforts to reimagine PK-12 visual art education, art teacher preparation, professional learning, and community-based arts education on both national and international levels.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
Teach three undergraduate courses per semester (9 credit hours) in person at the Boone campus, covering all areas of art education. Depending on expertise, additional teaching assignments may include general education or other related areas.
Assist with curriculum development, program planning, student recruitment, and advising.
Represent the Art Education program within the Reich College of Education.
Collaborate with area schools, community organizations, and university faculty.
Maintain an active research agenda, including presenting and publishing scholarship.
Provide leadership in the field at regional, national, and/or international levels.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Participate in service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9-month contract
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.