Assistant / Associate Professor of Art
Job Description Summary:
The University of La Verne, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Art, Photography, and Art History invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track) of Visual Arts with an appointment to begin fall of 2026. Rank commensurate with professional status and teaching experience.
The University of La Verne recognizes principles of social equity, inclusion, and diversity as fundamental to its mission. These principles require sustained attention to a multiplicity of differences and call for an expansion of the forms of knowledge that shape our curricula and pedagogy. The University is committed to the collective work of institutional transformation and values applicants whose teaching, pedagogical and professional experiences have prepared them to foster and sustain equitable learning environments. We especially welcome faculty whose pedagogy engages diverse perspectives, expands forms of knowledge, and helps foster a culture of belonging where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive.
We seek an experienced educator and artist capable of teaching coursework centered on studio practice while also addressing the conceptual dimensions of visual art and its relevance to contemporary professional practice. The successful candidate will have a strong professional record, characterized by a forward-thinking portfolio of work and a critical perspective on the trajectory of contemporary visual art. The department welcomes candidates whose teaching and professional practice centers on bodies of knowledge that emerge from historically underrepresented, marginalized, and/or underserved communities.
Applicants must be capable of critically implementing new curricular offerings in conceptual, and/or narrative-based approaches to image-making. We are seeking an artist with an eye on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligences (AI) and an understanding of the various factors affecting contemporary visual art.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA or its equivalent in visual art, or an equivalent combination of applicable academic, professional, and community-based experience.
- Compassionate and skillful educator, with demonstrated exceptional teaching ability and collegial spirit of collaboration.
- Insightful critical thinking and the ability to comfortably engage students in discourse on the complexities and challenges of contemporary art.
- Flexibility in teaching a range of studio courses, which may include Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Installation Art, Design, Digital Media, as well as advanced electives that relate to one or more art sub-genres.
- Ability and willingness to step into leadership roles as needed by the department and college, including service on university, college-wide committees and department service.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of full-time or 8 semesters part-time experience teaching at the college-level.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering equitable learning environments where a diverse student body can thrive, using inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible pedagogies to support critical engagement with art.
- Significant professional experience and an active art practice with an ongoing record of achievement characterized by a personal, distinctive artistic vision. Candidates’ expertise may diverge from traditional market areas, and a trajectory of involvement with emerging technologies and markets is desired. A critical and constructive perspective on artificial intelligences-cultivated alongside an active studio practice-is highly valued.
Applications may not be edited once they are certified and submitted.
Only materials that have been requested will be considered.
Names and contact information for three references are requested as part of the application process at the finalist stage.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Specific Duties:
Salary Range
Maximum: Assistant Professor: $74,222.45 / Associate Professor: $88,355.45
Minimum: Assistant Professor: $71,283.24 / Associate Professor: $84,856.57
Benefits Summary:
Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu
Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.
The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.
The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation
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