Assistant Professor of Art and Foundations Program Coordinator

Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26064

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
William Culpepper william.culpepper

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Art and Foundations Program Coordinator

Brief

Position Overview:

The School of Art at Montana State University invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Art with a specialization in Foundations, who will also serve as the Foundations Program Coordinator. This position combines teaching, curriculum leadership, faculty coordination, and program assessment within a student‑centered Foundations program.

• Teach Foundations courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and mentor students.
• Design, develop, refine, and assess the Foundations curriculum in collaboration with faculty and School leadership.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Foundations instructors and GTAs, including classroom observations.
• Advise Foundation students and support their academic success.
• Lead program assessment, student artifact review, peer observations, and accreditation reporting.
• Manage Foundations budgets, supplies, student fees, and coordinate facility maintenance.
• Support recruitment and retention, evaluate transfer portfolios, coordinate co‑curricular activities, and contribute service at the department, college, and university levels.

• MFA in Studio Art, Design, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Foundations courses.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

• Minimum of two years of teaching Foundations courses beyond graduate study.
• Foundations curriculum development or coordination experience.
• Experience mentoring first‑year students.
• Experience supervising instructors or GTAs.
• Familiarity with assessment and accreditation processes.
• Commitment to student‑centered pedagogy.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses integrating a variety of instructional approaches.
• Pursue an active research‑based and/or professional design practice.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and assessment.
• Contribute service to the university, community, and profession.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

To be considered, please submit the following:

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications.
• Statement of Foundations pedagogy philosophy.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• 15 to 20 examples of creative work in PDF portfolio (URL acceptable).
• 15 to 20 examples of student work in PDF portfolio (URL acceptable).

Number of Vacancies : 1
Desired

Start Date:

08/20/2026
Position End Date:
Open
Screening of applications will begin on February 6, 2026; applications will be accepted until a qualified pool is established.

Special Instructions:
This position is not for sponsorship.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

FLSA Determination:
Exempt

• Curriculum Vitae
• Philosophy Statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications
• Sample Creative Work
• Sample Student Work

Supplemental Questions are optional.