Assistant Professor of Art - Drawing and Painting
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Before you apply
LocationTrinity University Campus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentArt & Art History
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Active exhibition record and demonstrated fluency in painting and drawing
Ability to teach strong foundational skills and engage students in contemporary issues and conceptual dimensions of artmaking within a liberal arts context
Maintain a vigorous studio practice and strong exhibition record
Commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level
Teach introductory lower-division studio courses as well as advanced classes and seminar courses for art majors
Contribute to Pathways, the University's interdisciplinary general education program
Job Family Group:
Faculty
About the role
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Art & Art History
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
The Department of Art and Art History at Trinity University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Studio Art at the rank of assistant professor focusing on painting and drawing, to begin in August 2027. We seek applicants with expertise in painting and drawing grounded in studio practice, scholarship, and teaching. Candidates should have an active exhibition record and demonstrated fluency in painting and drawing. Artist-educators who bring innovative approaches and an interdisciplinary perspective to their studio practice and teaching, and whose work engages with the expanded field of painting, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach strong foundational skills and to engage students in contemporary issues and conceptual dimensions of artmaking within a liberal arts context.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will maintain a vigorous studio practice and a strong exhibition record, while demonstrating a firm commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. The candidate will be expected to teach introductory lower-division studio courses as well as advanced classes and seminar courses for art majors. All faculty at Trinity are expected to contribute to Pathways, the University’s interdisciplinary general education program.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
San Antonio supports a vibrant contemporary art scene and an array of museums, galleries, and art venues, including Artpace, The Contemporary at Blue Star, Ruby City, the McNay Art Museum and San Antonio Museum of Art.
The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, endowed with a gift of $25 million, is at the center of Trinity’s liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression.