Assistant Professor of Art

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree‑granting public institution located in central Georgia. MGA’s five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—serve a student body of 8,400, largely drawn from all 159 counties of the state. The university houses six academic schools, including a flagship aviation program, and is committed to educating inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship enhances the state.

Assistant Professor of Art. The Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts seeks a tenure‑track faculty member to teach a 4/4 course load of 2D and 3D art courses at the Macon and Cochran campuses. Responsibilities include scholarship, service, student advisement, and campus travel between Macon, Cochran, Dublin, and Warner Robins.

Design, teach, and evaluate undergraduate 2D and 3D art courses, including day, evening, online, and hybrid offerings. Provide student advisement and contribute to department service. Travel between MGA campuses as required.

• M.F.A. in studio art or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver undergraduate courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and 2D/3D design.
• Student‑centered teaching approach with a strong commitment to engagement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills.
• Active engagement in creative practice with demonstrable experience in juried exhibitions or equivalent scholarship.

• Experience teaching online and/or hybrid coursework.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience in printmaking, murals, or other commercial art forms.
• Knowledge of traditional studio practices.
• Expertise in 2D and 3D design.
• Ability to contribute to multiple programs such as the painting concentration and prospective 3D art, art therapy, or art history minor concentrations.

• Letter of interest including a statement of teaching philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Artist statement.
• Digital portfolios of personal or professional artwork and student artwork.
• Unofficial academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Contact details for three professional references.

MGA is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity organization. The university recruits, hires, promotes, and educates individuals without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Applications accepted until the position is filled. The position will begin August 1, 2026.