Binghamton University, State University of New York
Assistant Professor of Drawing and Foundations
Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, New York, United States
Overview
Category:
Faculty Department:
Department of Art and Design, Harpur College Locations:
Binghamton, NY Posted:
Oct 15, 2025 Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Ref. No.:
1739 Position ID:
193859
About Binghamton University Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our mission, academics, facilities, and community life promote extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University offers an opportunity to flourish in an engaging environment. Our faculty and staff value Binghamton\'s inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement, contributing to a diverse campus community.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics with a strong drawing and design focus, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, alongside ultramodern facilities for our 18,000+ students. Our student body represents diverse experiences; they pursue technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
Job Description The Department of Art and Design at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Drawing and Foundations. The successful candidate will have a dynamic record of research and creative activity that positions Drawing as a critical and expansive discipline, with a technical background and the ability to teach across all levels of a Drawing curriculum. Candidates who engage traditional and innovative techniques and interdisciplinary approaches are welcome. The hire will teach a 2/3 course load and lead the Drawing program, including curriculum development, studio oversight, and fostering collaborative relationships across the department and School of the Arts. Courses will span introductory to advanced levels, and the candidate will contribute to the development of a new interdisciplinary Foundations course.
We seek educators who demonstrate innovative pedagogy and a commitment to inclusiveness and social concerns within the learning environment. Applications from colleagues who advance diversity and intercultural goals of the School and University are encouraged.
The Department of Art and Design offers BA and BFA degrees and serves more than 200 majors. Incoming faculty will join a growing program within the School of the Arts, which brings together Art and Design, Art History, Cinema, Music and Theatre. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across initiatives within and beyond the department. This position is part of Binghamton\'s multiyear cluster hire initiative in Arts Practice, Performance and Research in the 21st Century.
More information:
https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/faculty/cluster-hire.html
Requirements Required Qualifications:
MFA or equivalent terminal degree by August 17, 2026
University level teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated active creative practice that foregrounds drawing
Fluency in issues related to contemporary drawing
Fluency in historical developments in drawing
Experience teaching in a foundations curriculum
Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.
Additional Information Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following form.
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide equal opportunity employment without discrimination on many bases.
As required by Title IX, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR may be found here.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity may ask for current or prior compensation details until an offer of employment is extended with compensation. For questions, contact the Governor\'s Office of Employee Relations.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degrees and credentials.
Application Instructions Please submit the following materials via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193859
Letter of Application
CV
PDF with 20 concisely captioned samples of personal work (may include links to time-based projects)
PDF with 10-15 concisely captioned samples of student work
Artist statement
Teaching statement addressing inclusive pedagogy
Contact information for three references (contacted if advancing to the next round)
Priority will be given to applications submitted by Monday, December 8, 2025. Additional materials may be requested in later rounds.
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Category:
Faculty Department:
Department of Art and Design, Harpur College Locations:
Binghamton, NY Posted:
Oct 15, 2025 Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Ref. No.:
1739 Position ID:
193859
About Binghamton University Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our mission, academics, facilities, and community life promote extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University offers an opportunity to flourish in an engaging environment. Our faculty and staff value Binghamton\'s inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement, contributing to a diverse campus community.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics with a strong drawing and design focus, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, alongside ultramodern facilities for our 18,000+ students. Our student body represents diverse experiences; they pursue technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
Job Description The Department of Art and Design at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Drawing and Foundations. The successful candidate will have a dynamic record of research and creative activity that positions Drawing as a critical and expansive discipline, with a technical background and the ability to teach across all levels of a Drawing curriculum. Candidates who engage traditional and innovative techniques and interdisciplinary approaches are welcome. The hire will teach a 2/3 course load and lead the Drawing program, including curriculum development, studio oversight, and fostering collaborative relationships across the department and School of the Arts. Courses will span introductory to advanced levels, and the candidate will contribute to the development of a new interdisciplinary Foundations course.
We seek educators who demonstrate innovative pedagogy and a commitment to inclusiveness and social concerns within the learning environment. Applications from colleagues who advance diversity and intercultural goals of the School and University are encouraged.
The Department of Art and Design offers BA and BFA degrees and serves more than 200 majors. Incoming faculty will join a growing program within the School of the Arts, which brings together Art and Design, Art History, Cinema, Music and Theatre. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across initiatives within and beyond the department. This position is part of Binghamton\'s multiyear cluster hire initiative in Arts Practice, Performance and Research in the 21st Century.
More information:
https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/faculty/cluster-hire.html
Requirements Required Qualifications:
MFA or equivalent terminal degree by August 17, 2026
University level teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated active creative practice that foregrounds drawing
Fluency in issues related to contemporary drawing
Fluency in historical developments in drawing
Experience teaching in a foundations curriculum
Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.
Additional Information Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following form.
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide equal opportunity employment without discrimination on many bases.
As required by Title IX, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR may be found here.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity may ask for current or prior compensation details until an offer of employment is extended with compensation. For questions, contact the Governor\'s Office of Employee Relations.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degrees and credentials.
Application Instructions Please submit the following materials via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193859
Letter of Application
CV
PDF with 20 concisely captioned samples of personal work (may include links to time-based projects)
PDF with 10-15 concisely captioned samples of student work
Artist statement
Teaching statement addressing inclusive pedagogy
Contact information for three references (contacted if advancing to the next round)
Priority will be given to applications submitted by Monday, December 8, 2025. Additional materials may be requested in later rounds.
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