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Assistant Professor of Practice in Art Education

Position Number: 6815764
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art

Assistant Professor of Practice in Art Education

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Position DescriptionThe School of Art within the Texas Tech University J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & PerformingArts,invites applications for full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice in Art Education and Undergraduate Art Education Coordinator to begin in the Fall of 2026.The ideal candidate should be able to coordinate the BFA in Art Education program, guide students through academic and professional pathways, and contribute service to the department, university, and broader community. This position requires collaborative work with the College of Education and sustained relationships with PK-12 public schools, including participation in accreditation processes, preparation of program documentation, and engagement in state and national review cycles. Teaching responsibilities include courses introducing the field of art education, methods courses that integrate both digital and traditional studio practices appropriate for school settings, and workshops supporting art education in local and rural communities. The candidate will supervise field experiences and student teaching placements to ensure that pre-service art educators meet licensure and professional standards. The role also involves offering practice-based presentations for current teachers, cultivating professional networks with art educators at the local, regional, and national levels, and contributing to department, college, and university service initiatives.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.The School of Art within the Texas Tech University J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & PerformingArts,invites applications for full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice in Art Education and Undergraduate Art Education Coordinator to begin in the Fall of 2026.The ideal candidate should be able to coordinate the BFA in Art Education program, guide students through academic and professional pathways, and contribute service to the department, university, and broader community. This position requires collaborative work with the College of Education and sustained relationships with PK-12 public schools, including participation in accreditation processes, preparation of program documentation, and engagement in state and national review cycles. Teaching responsibilities include courses introducing the field of art education, methods courses that integrate both digital and traditional studio practices appropriate for school settings, and workshops supporting art education in local and rural communities. The candidate will supervise field experiences and student teaching placements to ensure that pre-service art educators meet licensure and professional standards. The role also involves offering practice-based presentations for current teachers, cultivating professional networks with art educators at the local, regional, and national levels, and contributing to department, college, and university service initiatives.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The School of Art within the Texas Tech University J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, invites applications for full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice in Art Education and Undergraduate Art Education Coordinator to begin in the Fall of 2026.

The ideal candidate should be able to coordinate the BFA in Art Education program, guide students through academic and professional pathways, and contribute service to the department, university, and broader community. This position requires collaborative work with the College of Education and sustained relationships with PK-12 public schools, including participation in accreditation processes, preparation of program documentation, and engagement in state and national review cycles. Teaching responsibilities include courses introducing the field of art education, methods courses that integrate both digital and traditional studio practices appropriate for school settings, and workshops supporting art education in local and rural communities. The candidate will supervise field experiences and student teaching placements to ensure that pre-service art educators meet licensure and professional standards. The role also involves offering practice-based presentations for current teachers, cultivating professional networks with art educators at the local, regional, and national levels, and contributing to department, college, and university service initiatives.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

The ideal candidate should be able to coordinate the BFA in Art Education program, guide students through academic and professional pathways, and contribute service to the department, university, and broader community. This position requires collaborative work with the College of Education and sustained relationships with PK-12 public schools, including participation in accreditation processes, preparation of program documentation, and engagement in state and national review cycles. Teaching responsibilities include courses introducing the field of art education, methods courses that integrate both digital and traditional studio practices appropriate for school settings, and workshops supporting art education in local and rural communities. The candidate will supervise field experiences and student teaching placements to ensure that pre-service art educators meet licensure and professional standards. The role also involves offering practice-based presentations for current teachers, cultivating professional networks with art educators at the local, regional, and national levels, and contributing to department, college, and university service initiatives.

Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the School of Art, you will be expected to:

contribute to the mission & vision of the J.T. & Margaret College of Visual & Performing Arts and the School of Art
mentor and recruit graduate and undergraduate students
develop a record of peer-reviewed research/creative activity
provide service to the school, college, and university within your area of interest
coordinate student placements in field experiences, internships, and clinical teaching.
supervise students in field experiences, internships, and clinical teaching.

Required Qualifications

Earned Master's degree in Art Education or a closely related field, conferred no later than by the start date of Fall 2026.
Minimum three years of PK-12 visual art teaching experience in public, private, charter, or community-based educational settings required for clinical teaching supervision (graduate-student teaching may count when full instructional responsibility is documented, in compliance with TEA clinical supervision expectations).

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Earned PhD, or EdD in Art Education or a closely related field, conferred no later than by the start date of Fall 2026.
Documented experience in curriculum design or instructional leadership, such as:
- Participation in district or institutional curriculum committees
- Authorship of curriculum guides or instructional frameworks
- Leadership in program development
- Design of professional learning programs or methods courses
Familiarity with the licensure process for pre-service public school art educators.
Experience in community-engaged art education, museum education, arts-and-wellbeing, or place-based art education.
Evidence of professional contributions to the field (e.g., presentations, published work, workshops, creative research).
Teaching experience in higher education, including supervision or mentorship of pre-service art educators.
Experience developing innovative curricula or multimodal art-education projects that integrate emerging technologies.
Documented service to professional organizations (e.g., TAEA, NAEA) or collaboration with schools, museums, nonprofits, or cultural institutions.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of five references with contact information

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Andrs Peralta, Search Committee Chair at 806-834-4493.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.