• Assistant Professor of Art Education

    Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)


     

    Western Kentucky University seeks applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-eligible faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Art Education to begin in the Fall of 2026. We seek a dynamic educator and scholar committed to teaching, research, and service. The successful applicant will coordinate and promote our NASAD and CAEP certified Bachelor of Arts Program in Art Education, place and supervise student teachers, and offer a range of relevant courses (introductory to advanced) that reflect an active engagement in contemporary practices and pedagogies in visual art education.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Teach undergraduate courses in art education, including methods, curriculum development, and foundations.

    + Provide academic advising and career mentorship to art education majors.

    + Supervise pre-service art teachers during field placements and student teaching.

    + Maintain an active research and/or creative agenda in the field of art education.

    + Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

    + Lead the ongoing development and assessment of the art education program.

    + Engage in community outreach and networking.

    Job Requirements:

    + A terminal degree in Art Education or a related field (ABD considered with expected completion by start date).

    + Demonstrated potential for scholarly research or creative activity in art education.

    + Teaching experience in higher education and/or P-12 schools.

    Additional Information:

    Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

     

    Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

     

    Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

     

    Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

     

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