Assistant Professor of Drawing, Art + Art History

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Assistant Professor of Drawing, Art + Art History

The Department of Art + Art History at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Drawing beginning in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will be an artist with a significant record of research and creative practice, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to drawing, and a strong record of professional achievement. The individual will possess the ability to cross disciplines in teaching, with strong skills in both analog and digital forms. Experience with new technologies and the ability to engage in cross-disciplinary teaching and critique are expected.

Preference will be given to candidates showing evidence of exceptional teaching, academic leadership experience or potential, and excellent organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will provide evidence of a distinct and progressive vision for curriculum development that capitalizes upon the transformative capacity of contemporary art and design practices.

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants with wide-ranging intellectual and creative interests to complement and build upon our department's existing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active creative research practice with a record of achievement demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to drawing
• Teach courses primarily in drawing, including undergraduate independent studies and thesis, as well as serving on MFA committees
• Initial teaching responsibilities include four courses per year, with a teaching load of five courses per year (3/2) after completion of a 3^rd year review
• Develop drawing curricula that incorporate varied conceptual and technical approaches
• Student mentoring and service to the department and university
• Ability to engage in cross-disciplinary teaching and interact with all studio students in critiques and studio visits
• The successful candidate may also be expected to contribute to the Foundations program
• A willingness to engage with and critique emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools, and to address their creative, professional, and ethical dimensions with students.

Preferred Qualifications

• MFA degree in drawing, multidisciplinary arts, or related field by the start date of employment
• University level experience collaborating with other faculty on curriculum development
• University level experience teaching across disciplines
• Demonstration of community engagement both with campus community and beyond
• Graduate level teaching and mentorship experience

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA degree in drawing, multidisciplinary arts, or related field by the start date of employment
• Ability to engage in the theoretical and critical discourses of contemporary art and design in practice and pedagogy

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536657 at careers.fiu.edu. Please include the following as attachments:

1. A letter of application detailing your qualifications
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. 1 page statement of research and related research plan for the next 3 years
4. 1 page statement of teaching philosophy
5. 1 page course description with learning objectives, for a course you would be excited to develop and teach. This may be an existing course you've refined over time or an aspirational course that reflects where you see the field heading.
6. Portfolio of a selection of art works compiled into a single pdf for web viewing
7. Portfolio of a selection of student works compiled into a single pdf for web viewing
8. The contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists, those invited for on campus interviews.

To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by February 21, 2026. Applications will be reviewed periodically until the position is closed. For questions, please contact Associate Professor Fereshteh Toosi, chair of the search committee, at fhamidit@fiu.edu.

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