Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Art (Printmaking)
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
School of Arts, Media, & Communication
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Art & Design at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in Printmaking beginning Fall 2026. This is a nine-month, full-time appointment to replace a faculty line during their faculty development leave for the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek a collaborative artist-educator with demonstrated expertise in print media, an active exhibition record, successful college-level teaching experience, and a commitment to teaching excellence and engagement within a supportive academic community.
TAMU-CC is designated by the Carnegie Commission of Higher Education as an "R2 Doctoral University-High Research Activity," as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). Situated on the Coastal Bend, our campus is part of a dynamic arts scene that encompasses the urban centers of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and the Rio Grande Valley. The Department of Art & Design is dedicated to cross-disciplinary, collaborative initiatives, enriching our community, and mentoring students to be professionally-driven artists, designers, scholars, and creative leaders.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate printmaking courses and foundations; participating in departmental meetings, graduate seminars, and BFA/MFA reviews; and contributing to the intellectual and creative life of the department. The successful candidate will oversee a vibrant, communal, and highly active printmaking area and provide supervision and mentorship to graduate teaching assistants. The teaching load is three studio courses in the fall and spring semesters.
Required Qualifications:
- MFA in Printmaking with demonstrated expertise in Lithography, Intaglio, Relief, and Screenprint
- Active exhibition record
- Successful university or college-level teaching experience
- Knowledge of current safety and health standards in Printmaking studios
- Experience collaborating in a team-oriented work environment
- Commitment to engagement with the broader University and Corpus Christi community
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated teaching experience in at least one of the following: digital media, hybrid-methods, installation, and/or interdisciplinary applications
- Experience teaching, mentoring, and providing leadership to graduate students in Printmaking
- Knowledge of trends and demonstrable expertise in the history, theory, and contemporary field of Printmaking
- Ability to teach 2D foundations, including Drawing, Design, and/or Color Theory
TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/careers
All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.
A complete application will include:
- Cover letter addressing the qualifications above
- Teaching Statement (Single Page)
- Curriculum vitae
- Twenty images of personal work and/or links to applicable video/audio
- Twenty images of student work indicating undergraduate or graduate level
- Three professional references, including name, title, telephone number, and email address
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 22, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
For more information, contact Professor Ryan O'Malley, MFA Program Coordinator in the Department of Art & Design at romalley@tamucc.edu.
NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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