Visiting Assistant Professor of Art
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Art.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
School of Performing and Visual Arts
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Salary Range
55,000.00 - 55,000.00
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date July 15, 2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
The School of Performing Arts at USM is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Drawing and Painting for a 9-month position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The University of Southern Mississippi is NASAD accredited, and the Art & Design program is housed within the School of Performing and Visual Arts which maintains BA and BFA programs in Theatre, Dance, and Art and Design.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
A
completed application will include following:
Letter. Title of File: LastName.FirstName_CoverLetter.pdf.
CV with contact information for three references. Title of File:
LastName.FirstName_CV.pdf
Statement. Title of File: LastName.FirstName_ArtistStatement.pdf
Philosophy. Title of File: LastName.FirstName_TeachingPhilosophy.pdf
of twenty samples of the candidate’s personal work. Title of file:
LastName.FirstName_PersonalWork.pdf. Include an inventory at the end of
the document listing the title, size, medium and date for each work.
of twenty samples of student work that represent teaching areas relevant to the
position, if available. Title of file: Lastname.FirstName_StudentWork.pdf.
Include an inventory at the end of the document listing the title, size, medium
and date for each work.
single PDF containing sample syllabi from courses the candidate has taught that
are relevant to the position, if available.
Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable until final hiring process).
This position is in the Art & Design program and consists of teaching studio art courses in 2D Art Foundations, Drawing and Painting. Full-Time, nine-month faculty position teaching a 3/3 course load.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
undergraduate courses in Art including Drawing I, Drawing II, 2D Design, Color
Design, Figure Drawing, upper-level Drawing and all levels of Painting, or
other courses as assigned.
and mentor undergraduate art majors.
all faculty/staff, school, and area meetings.
in recruitment as well as service to the program, school, and university.
a 3/3 course load.
other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
M.F.A. in Art with primary area of study in Drawing and Painting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in higher education and an active creative research agenda is preferred.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing
students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students
in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We
are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of
the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing
language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,
nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
