FA26-030: Assistant Professor in Painting and Digital Illustration

About the role

The Department of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Painting and Digital Illustration, starting August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses—from foundations to advanced levels—in painting and digital illustration for both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate with current drawing and painting faculty to strengthen the existing painting curriculum.
• Develop new coursework and curricular pathways in digital illustration.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Participate in MFA thesis committees.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service.

Requirements

• MFA in Studio Art with concentration in Painting.
• Demonstrated specialization in digital illustration.
• Demonstrated skills at painting from direct observation.
• At least two years of college-level teaching experience.
• Active exhibition record.

Qualifications

• Global vision for developing a curriculum in contemporary art.
• Commitment to developing a curriculum that exposes students to multiple cultural forms and diverse perspectives.
• Deep understanding of art theory.
• Evidence of working collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines.
• Experience with, and commitment to, educating and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds and demographics.

Skills

• Ability to teach a variety of art subjects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor and advise students.

Benefits

• State-funded benefits.

Pay

• TBD.

Schedule

• Academic term, 9-month.

Contact Information

To address questions about the position, please contact Professor Brigham Dimick, Search Committee Chair, at bdimick@siue.edu.