Assistant Professor of Art/Illustration
Posting Number: F097P
Job Summary / Basic Function
PennWest Edinboro is a small campus of a regional public state university with unusually large and respected Visual Arts programs composed of 600+ majors. Within the Visual Arts, the top three enrolled programs are Animation, Graphic & Interactive Design, and Illustration. Illustration has 70 students in the major concentration and many more minors.
The university is located about 20 miles south of Erie, PA in northwestern Pennsylvania and within 110-mile radius of Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The university values experience with diverse populations.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department and its growing Illustration program invite applications for this full-time, tenure track position to begin in Fall 2025.
Qualifications:
MFA in Illustration or related arts field. Experience with and knowledge of related professions. Teaching experience at the college level (3 years minimum preferred.) Professional illustration experience and a high-quality, professional portfolio are required. Strong, dedicated teaching and exceptional understanding of design principles and color theory is expected. The program focuses on traditional media and skills for the entire first year; proficiency in a wide range of analog and digital media is expected. Some knowledge of 2D and 3D animation programs is appreciated but not required.
Tenure track positions carry expectations of deep engagement in three categories: teaching, research, and service. These expectations are delineated in policies for tenure and promotion which have been negotiated and agreed upon. In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective fulfillment of professional responsibilities in each of these areas.
The current Collecting Bargaining Agreement and faculty benefits will be made available upon request at any point in the application process.
A successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities are required. Submit a letter of interest, vita, unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, 20 images of professional work and 20 images of student work, including lists identifying and describing the work.
Candidates can upload a visual portfolio, not to exceed 10MB, or link to an online portfolio.
Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. Review of applicants begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
Expectations:
In addition to robust performance in teaching, research and service, excellent student advising, working across disciplines, and model faculty collegiality are valued at PennWest Edinboro.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department continues to do well in attracting and retaining students because of face-to-face instruction, warm relationships among faculty and students, and cross-disciplinary endeavors.
Course Responsibilities:
Illustration I & II, Special Topics (in Illustration), and Advanced Illustration I & II.
3/3 Course load. The candidate will teach all levels of Illustration. Classes are taught face-to-face. Some 2D Foundations courses may at times be taught as needed.
PennWest University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates. PennWest is a member of the State System of Higher Education, whose faculty are represented by APSCUF.
All applicants are subject to a criminal background checks.
Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary
MFA, some college teaching and professional illustration experience.
Preferred Qualifications
MFA, 5 years of college teaching experience.
Work Location: Edinboro campus.
Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?
No.
Closing Date: 02/01/2025
Diversity Statement
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to and accountable for cultivating an environment that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We strive to create a community that affirms the identities of every individual and affords them dignity and respect, regardless of difference.
ADA Statement
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, Executive Director of Equity and Title IX, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.
EEO Statement
Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.
