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Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Art (Foundations and Digital)

Texas A&M International University

Laredo, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Job Title

Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Art (Foundations and Digital)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Fine & Performing Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor of Art (Foundations and Digital) to beginFall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visithttps://www.tamiu.edu/.

This is afulltime, nontenuretrack, visiting instructional position (9month). The position carries a 4/4 teaching load with a primary focus on undergraduate instruction in Art Foundations and Digital Media. This is a oneyear visiting appointment, with duties centered on studio teaching and student engagement. The position requires regular, inperson instruction and active participation in departmental activities. Primary duties will includeteaching undergraduate studio courses including 3D Design (Foundations), Drawing I, and Digital Media courses (Digital Media I and II). The position emphasizes clear instruction, student engagement, and the development of technical and creative skills across foundational and digital studio practices. Courses will include students at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. The faculty member will participate in departmental activities and support a collaborative program environment. Duties also includeshared support of exhibitions and gallery activities, mentoring and advising students, and participation in service activities that support the Art program, department, and college. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The College of Arts & Sciences is the largest college at the university. The Department of Fine & Performing Arts includes programs in art, dance, music, and theatre, and is committed to teaching excellence, student success, and community engagement.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold anearned MFA in Digital Media, Studio Art, or a closely related field by the start date. Collegelevel teaching experience required. Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to teach undergraduate foundational studio courses in 3D design, drawing, and digital media. Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement is required. We strongly encourage candidates with experience teaching foundational studio courses in 3D design, drawing, and digital media. Experience working with students at multiple skill levels. Ability to contribute to a collaborative program environment and support shared departmental responsibilities.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The completed employment application must include:

  • Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree(s)
  • Names and contact information of three current professional references
  • Teaching Statement
  • Professional Portfolio (20 images; include image information such as title, date, material, size, and any other additional information)
  • Students' Portfolio (20 images; include image information such as course, assignment description, materials used, size of project, and any other additional information).

Applications must be submitted online athttps://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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