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Assistant Professor of Art and Foundations Area Coordinator
Posting Number
req34996
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department
Art Art History (595A)
Academic Location
College of Fine Arts
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible
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Position Summary
Assistant Professor of Art and Foundations Area Coordinator. Probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision. 1.0 FTE.
The Department of Art at The University of New Mexico is seeking an interdisciplinary studio artist whose practice is complementary to our broad undergraduate and graduate programs, encompassing Art & Ecology, Ceramics, Experimental Art & Technology, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The ideal candidate will be conversant in both practice and as an instructor in contemporary art, including material studies, theory, technology, and aesthetics. The new faculty member will serve as the Art Foundations lead faculty and area coordinator, and as the Department of Art Undergraduate Advisor. They will demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentorship within a department that values close faculty-student engagement. As the Art Foundations lead, they will support both undergraduate and graduate students as an advisor, mentor, and instructor. This includes mentoring graduate student Teaching Assistants in Art Foundations courses and contributing to undergraduate admissions portfolio reviews. The Foundations Area Coordinator will also serve as an Undergraduate Advisor, working in collaboration with the College of Fine Arts Advisement Office.
We seek a colleague who will join us in our commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
The teaching load is one Art Foundations course per semester (1/1), along with overseeing all Art Foundations courses and instructors, managing adjuncts, Teaching Assistants and work-study students, overseeing the budget including purchasing supplies, and organizing the classroom spaces. This faculty member will also be expected to serve on advanced undergraduate and graduate student thesis committees. Concurrent service, on-going research, and creative scholarship will be expected.
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a Research 1 institution that offers support for faculty research. UNM is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and has a Carnegie Community Engagement designation. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM's student population is among the most diverse in the country.
The University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a city of 600,000 on the Rio Grande at an altitude of 5,200 feet. Albuquerque's historical pluralism gives the city a fascinating mix in terms of its arts, cuisine, languages, and values. The University of New Mexico is a large, diverse state university with a faculty of over 3,000 serving approximately 25,000 students.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: The minimum qualifications must be consistent with Higher Learning Commission standards and compliant with the faculty hiring guidelines.

• MFA or equivalent in Studio Art or related field (by time of appointment)
• Two years of post-graduate cumulative university-level experience as instructor of record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in contributing to a contemporary interdisciplinary art studio setting in an atmosphere of close faculty-student mentoring.
• Proven active exhibition and publishing record.
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary art foundations, interdisciplinary studio art, critical theory, technology and aesthetics.
• Five or more years of experience in university-level teaching or institutional equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to provide teaching and studio art mentorship to undergraduates and graduate students.
• Proven experience coordinating a studio art learning space, supervising graduate teaching assistants and work-study students, and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and interest in collaboration.
• Proven commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
All applicants must apply online at the University of New Mexico web site: hr.unm.edu. Please attach as part of the application in the UNMJobs system: • A letter of application that includes contributions to diverse academic communities through research, teaching, and/or service. • CV with names and complete addresses (mailing, telephone, and e-mail) of three recommenders. • Maximum of three representative course syllabi. • Statement of teaching philosophy. • Artist statement. • 20 examples of your work, with a list of images, including title, year, medium, and size. Image portfolio should be uploaded as a single screen-resolution PDF file. • 10 examples of your student's work, with a list of images, including title, year, medium, and size. Image portfolio should be uploaded as a single screen-resolution PDF file. • Unofficial transcript; If selected for the position, you will need to provide official certification of successful completion of all minimum degree requirements for this position prior to your initial employment with UNM.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 1/2/2026. This position will remain open until filled.
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