What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer of Art and Art Education position at St. Mary's University?
The Department of Art and Art Education at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, invites creative individuals to apply for a Lecturer of Art (Non-Tenure Line) position starting in Fall 2026.
We are looking for a faculty member who will bring enthusiasm, expertise, vision, and critical engagement to our students and the department. Preferred areas of expertise or experience may include Art Education, Foundation Art Studio courses (Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design), Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, and Sculpture. We also seek candidates with experience in Digital Art, Graphic Design, Digital Media (both taught through the Communication Studies Department), and Marketing. Familiarity with art history and theory, as well as contemporary art world practices, is preferred.
Primary teaching responsibilities may include a variety of courses, such as Art Appreciation and Studio Art classes (including 2D Design, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking, Photography, and Painting), Digital Art, Graphic Design, and Digital Media (offered through the Communication Studies Department). The teaching load is a 4-4 load, with the opportunity to teach summer courses.
Suitable candidates will have a degree in Art, Design, or a related field (e.g., Ph.D., M.F.A., M.A. in Art, Design, or a related field, with a terminal degree preferred). Must possess evidence of high-quality teaching experience at the college level. Evidence of creative practice and its critical reception, including evidence of participation in juried and invitational exhibitions, is required.
Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in the arts, arts education, and arts scholarship; actively support student growth and success; and engage in collaborative work both within their discipline and across disciplines.
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
- CV
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Statement of Creative Practice
- Contact information for three references (letters will be requested only from finalists)
- Portfolio of creative or professional work: 15 images of creative work compiled as a single PDF with captions indicating title, media, year, and size. Candidates may also submit video clips along with their PDF portfolio.
- Portfolio of representative student work: 15 images of student work compiled as a single PDF with captions indicating course and brief project description.
St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3,500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs, including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, as well as numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.
Applications can be submitted at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.
St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.