Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
I02505
Classification Title
Art Instructor Digital Media | Temporary Full Time 2026-2027| I25505
Working Title
Art Instructor Digital Media | Temporary Full Time 2026-2027|| I02505
Employee Group
Faculty
Bargaining Unit
APSCUF
Location
Main Campus
Department
Art
Pay Rate
Employment Type
Temporary FT
Work Schedule
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Due to the retirement of a longtime faculty member, the SRU Art Department is seeking a full-time instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach Digital Media and courses in other studio areas as assigned. Responsibilities include teaching and organization/management of three studio courses (a 12-credit load, or equivalent) each term.
With stable enrollments, strong programs, as well as a unionized and collaborative faculty, SRU enrolls some 8600 students, and the Department of Art has one of the largest student enrollments of those within the College of Liberal Arts. The Department offers both a BA and a BFA in Art. Slippery Rock University is located in a small rural town just an hour north of Pittsburgh. Our campus is safe and inviting, with facilities that enrich our programs and help us sustain our high student retention and graduation rates. This position is a 3-3 studio load with primary responsibilities in Digital Media, 2D Design, and Drawing with potential to teach in other areas as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Digital Media Art and Design or equivalent MFA degree in closely related field required. In-depth experience with traditional and emerging digital theory with a demonstrated command of current digital processes and media, and the ability to teach such programs in a Fine Art context required. Able to teach 2D construction and manipulation, 3D modeling/ virtual space, web-based work, and/or other time-based and related media such as animation, sound, and video as well as other fine art applications of the Adobe Suite. Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration.
Ability to teach Foundations courses as needed
Professional portfolio of works (20-25 images)
Evidence of using art as a tool for advancing inquiry and understanding of multiple disciplines across the curriculum.
Evidence of teaching excellence beyond the studio, such as mentorship of individuals, service, and other roles in championing the arts in broad and impactful ways.
Commitment to the education of diverse populations. Candidates are encouraged to articulate how they bring an ethos of promoting respect, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for all to their work as educators.
Preferred Qualifications
Digital Media experience and prior college teaching experience preferred.
Examples of student work produced as a result of the applicant’s instruction (20-25 images)
Ability to teach studio courses related to the candidate’s strengths
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Human Resources and Compliance
208 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070
Special Instructions to Applicants
Copies of transcripts are required for the application (unofficial copies are fine for the application process). The final candidate hired will have to provide official graduate and undergraduate transcripts as a condition of employment and accreditation, to be submitted to:
Office of Human Resources
205 Old Main
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Please provide three professional references with contact information within your submitted materials.
Recommended final candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received on or before April 9th 2026.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Teaching Philosophy
- Artist Statement
- Portfolio
Optional Documents
- Professional Reference Letter
- Professional Reference Letter 2
- Professional Reference Letter 3
