Columbia University
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Visual Arts (tenure-track/tenured)
Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Position Title
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Visual Arts (tenure-track/tenured)
Field of Specialization Painting and Drawing
The Visual Arts Program in the School of the Arts at Columbia University invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Visual Arts (tenure-track/tenured) specializing in painting and drawing, effective July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be innovative and passionate and have a significant exhibition record and advanced technical skills grounded in the history of their respective mediums and possess strong leadership qualities. Appointees must have a thorough knowledge of contemporary art discourse and a demonstrated ability to mentor and engage critically with our diverse student population regardless of medium. A minimum of three years teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level, full-time or adjunct, strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Teach graduate students across all mediums as well as undergraduate studio courses in painting and drawing.
Advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Lead critiques.
Oversee master's theses.
Mentor postgraduate planning.
Maintain a full-time teaching load of four classes each school year.
Participate in rotating service and leadership roles.
Maintain a fully engaged presence on campus and collaborate with peers to shape the future of the Visual Arts Program at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Qualifications Candidates for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (tenure-track) must have demonstrated and shown promise of the capacity for creative work and the accompanying pedagogy qualifying them for future nomination to tenure.
Candidates with the rank of Associate Professor (tenured position) must have a record of excellence in teaching and be widely recognized for their distinction and professional accomplishment and demonstrate promise of attaining further distinction.
Rank and salary commensurate with experience.
Minimum degree required: BA or equivalent.
Preferred degree: Master of Fine Arts or equivalent.
Teaching experience: Minimum of three years teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level strongly.
Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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Field of Specialization Painting and Drawing
The Visual Arts Program in the School of the Arts at Columbia University invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Visual Arts (tenure-track/tenured) specializing in painting and drawing, effective July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be innovative and passionate and have a significant exhibition record and advanced technical skills grounded in the history of their respective mediums and possess strong leadership qualities. Appointees must have a thorough knowledge of contemporary art discourse and a demonstrated ability to mentor and engage critically with our diverse student population regardless of medium. A minimum of three years teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level, full-time or adjunct, strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Teach graduate students across all mediums as well as undergraduate studio courses in painting and drawing.
Advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Lead critiques.
Oversee master's theses.
Mentor postgraduate planning.
Maintain a full-time teaching load of four classes each school year.
Participate in rotating service and leadership roles.
Maintain a fully engaged presence on campus and collaborate with peers to shape the future of the Visual Arts Program at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Qualifications Candidates for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (tenure-track) must have demonstrated and shown promise of the capacity for creative work and the accompanying pedagogy qualifying them for future nomination to tenure.
Candidates with the rank of Associate Professor (tenured position) must have a record of excellence in teaching and be widely recognized for their distinction and professional accomplishment and demonstrate promise of attaining further distinction.
Rank and salary commensurate with experience.
Minimum degree required: BA or equivalent.
Preferred degree: Master of Fine Arts or equivalent.
Teaching experience: Minimum of three years teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level strongly.
Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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