\Affiliate Professor of Introduction to Art Department of Visual & Media Arts
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R103809
Summary: The Department of Visual & Media Arts (VMA) at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a position as Affiliate Professor of Introduction to Art, to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach four sections of ART 101 - Introduction to Art (a general education course designed for non-majors) per semester and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the course, including curriculum oversight, assessment, staffing, scheduling, and budget management. This is an in-person teaching assignment.
Applicants are expected to have, at minimum, a master's degree in a discipline represented by the VMA's five major programs (Art Education, Art History, Film/Video Production, Photography, or Studio Art). Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Required Qualifications and Education:
• MA, MFA, or Ph.D. in a field represented by the five major programs in the Department of Visual & Media Arts: Art Education, Art History, Film/Video Production, Photography, or Studio Art. (Note: There are eight areas of concentration within the Studio Art major, including Ceramics, Graphic Design, Illustration, Jewelry/Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Visual Studies.)
• Two years of college level teaching in a field related to one of the five major programs in VMA: Art Education, Art History, Film/Video Production, Photography, or Studio Art.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach eight courses per year (4/4, 24 credits per year) in a NASAD-accredited undergraduate program. Their principal teaching assignment will include multiple sections of ART 101, with the potential for teaching one course each year in another VMA program area. In addition, they will act as coordinator of the ART 101 course, responsible for oversight of its curriculum, assessment, staffing, scheduling, and budget.
ART 101 is a general education course for non-art majors, designed to foster interest and appreciation for the arts broadly, serving between 400-600 Grand Valley students each year. There are typically 13-15 sections of 101 per semester, each comprised of 35 seats.
The successful candidate will apply a broad perspective in their teaching and coordination of ART 101, ideally making connections between course content, the five major VMA programs, and supporting a liberal arts education.
Affiliate faculty are not required to maintain an active record of scholarship/creative work. However, they are expected to remain current in their field of practice through professional development activities that will improve their disciplinary knowledge, competence, or skills. In the Department of Visual and Media Arts, professional development activities typically include attending exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and obtaining professional certifications, among other initiatives. Professional Development financial support can be obtained annually through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Affiliate faculty have a higher time commitment toward effective instruction and therefore should not expect to engage in department service unless compensated for their efforts through reassigned time on task.
Typically, the initial appointment for Affiliate Faculty is for one academic year, on a full-time basis. This may be renewed once for an additional academic or fiscal year. Thereafter, such individuals may be appointed for up to three consecutive academic or fiscal years. Employment contracts are renewable.
Minimum Starting Salary: $51,000; commensurate with experience.
How To Apply: Apply online at https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/jobs-at-grand-valley-state-university-1194.htm. To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following items to the online application:
• A cover letter addressing your qualifications and interest in in working with non-art majors
• A curriculum vitae (including contact information for three professional references)
• A sample syllabus for a course you have previously taught, showcasing learner-centered pedagogical approaches considerate of non-majors or those new to a discipline
• A document with links to up to 10 samples of student work, preferably reflecting diverse learning outcomes, and up to five samples of your completed or in-progress scholarly/creative work. (Please clearly distinguish links to student work samples from links to your own.)
• A copy of graduate transcripts (the unofficial versions issued to students are acceptable to apply).
The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. However, due to file size limitations of our online application system, we ask that you please provide links to external drives or sites where we may view your student work samples and personal research portfolio.
Questions about the position may be sent directly to Professor Brett Colley, search committee chair, at mailto:[email protected]. Please allow 2-3 days for a response. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, email Human Resources at mailto:[email protected].
Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin on January 5, 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university thereafter.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See http://www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6715582
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