Art and Design Lecturer – Painting and Drawing (PT)

Job Details Department: Job Type: Faculty Status: Exempt Deadline: Until Filled POSITION: Part-time Lecturer beginning July 2027 for Painting, Drawing, and Foundations. COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION: Situated within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Art + Design department holds a central position within Asbury University’s liberal arts mission. RESPONSIBILITIES: The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching in the areas of painting, drawing, and foundational studies of 2D design and color theory (with an emphasis on painting). Along with medium-specific and thematic courses, the individual will also participate in the department’s critiques (4-6 per academic year), which will require thinking across media and versatility in interdisciplinary approaches.

The ideal candidate will also be expected to engage in sustained creative work/ research appropriate to the position; work collaboratively with colleagues; and participate in the life of the department. Candidates should be available to meet with and interact with students outside of class as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: The Department of Art + Design values intellectual, cultural, and creative inquiry. Personal qualities such as originality and initiative are important assets that will contribute to a successful application.

Exhibition record and MFA required. At least 2 years teaching experience preferred. The ideal candidate is prepared to be the primary continuing professor in painting, drawing, and color theory and has demonstrated experience in practicing and teaching oil and water-based painting mediums, a wide array of drawing materials, digital imaging, and mixed media. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of historical and contemporary discourses in painting, drawing, and color theory, with an interest in new directions in the field.

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT: Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and requires a Standard of Conduct for employees. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual , Community Standards Guidelines and Human Sexuality Statement. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University’s Wesleyan Holiness theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

COMPENSATION: Compensation is competitive and dependent upon education and experience. No benefits included. INQUIRY PROCESS: Questions may be directed to Margaret Park Smith , Chair of Art + Design department ; email: [email protected] APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should complete an employment application at application and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a statement describing the current vitality of your personal Christian faith, and a portfolio of creative work (*see details below) to [email protected] and complete and job application at jobs.asbury.edu Portfolio Submission Details : (PDF – max. size 50MB). Creative work should be submitted in a single PDF, curated specifically for the stated teaching requirements of this Painting and Drawing job search, which should include 15 images/one image per page with a maximum of 15 pages/15 images.

Please include relevant captions and descriptions (title, medium, size and date) on each page for each image. PDF cannot exceed 50MB. If appropriate, you may additionally include Vimeo hyperlinks for up to three works in your portfolio (the combined total running time of your files may not exceed 12 minutes). Please check your final PDF to ensure the hyperlinks work.

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