The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) at Texas A&M University invites applications for one (1) full-time Instructional Assistant / Associate Professor or Assistant / Associate Professor of Practice (depending on qualifications) with a 9-month non-tenure accruing academic appointment beginning Spring 2025.
The Art & Design section within the College seeks an individual who demonstrates expertise in one or more of the following :
2D / 3D Design Foundations
Painting
Drawing / Illustration
Pre-Visualization
Digital Asset Creation
The successful candidate will have strong interest, skill, and experience in both traditional and digital mediums. Candidates should be able to teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate degree programs in Visualization geared towards enhancing foundational skills in traditional and digital media.
Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate courses in Art & Design within the Visualization program, contribute to conversations about implementing existing curriculum pertaining to the Visualization program, particularly in Art & Design, and contribute to academic service.
Potential course assignments include :
2D / 3D Design
Drawing
Storyboarding
Digital Painting
Motion Graphics
and / or Digital Asset Creation.
Candidates must have a well-developed creative works portfolio that will inform and advance current trends in the field as well as their teaching acumen.
For appointment at the ranks of Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor candidates must have a terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in a related field as described above by appointment start date.
- Instructional Assistant Professor must have a minimum of one year of teaching experience in higher education with a strong portfolio of professional and student work.
- Instructional Associate Professor must have a minimum of eight years of teaching experience in higher education with a strong portfolio of professional and student work.
For appointment at the ranks of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice , candidates must have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting, or maintain a license or certification that qualifies them as a professional in their field.
- Assistant Professor of Practice must have a minimum of three years in their industry. A strong portfolio of professional and student work is preferred.
- Associate Professor of Practice must have a minimum of eight years in their industry. A strong portfolio of professional and student work is preferred.