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Instructor of Studio Art and Design

2D and 3D studio art

The faculty of the School of Visual Art and Design at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2025.  The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 8 courses for the academic year. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

The position requires an MFA degree in studio art and teaching experience at the university level. This is a teaching position for a practitioner who can teach across disciplinary boundaries in a diverse studio art and design program. The successful candidate should be versed in a range of traditional and contemporary image-making practices and will offer students a framework through which these discourses and practices can be addressed. The candidate will be a dynamic teacher and practicing artist with skills in a combination of one or more of the 2D disciplines of drawing, painting, and/or printmaking. Skills in 3D studio art foundations (sculpture and/or ceramics) are also welcome. The instructor will primarily teach undergraduate 2D studio art courses at the introductory and intermediate levels and, as needed, at the advanced level. The position’s teaching load is a 4/4 (fall/spring) with 10% of time allocated to service (i.e., attending studio area and school meetings, collaborating with faculty on curriculum matters, and occasional service on school level committees).

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The School of Visual Art and Design employs 38 full-time faculty members who teach classes for approximately 650 majors in four disciplines: art education, art history, media arts, and studio art and design. The School, which is accredited with NASAD and NCATE, offers BA, BFA, MA, MAT, and MFA degrees. For more information about the School of Visual Art and Design, visit our website at www.sc.edu/svad.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

All applicantsmustapply online at USCJobs athttps://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188337

Applications must include:

• A letter of application that describes teaching experience and interests
• CV that includes link to a portfolio of candidate’s current visual artwork
• A statement of teaching philosophy and list of courses taught
• Sample syllabi (one or more) for a 2D visual art course, as taught by the candidate
• 15-20 images of relevant student work (PDF format or URL link)
• Contact information for three references familiar with the candidate’s academic work history (letters will be solicited from references by the search committee.

Application review will begin July 15 and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries about the position, direct questions to the search chair, Dr. Andrew Graciano  GRACIANO@mailbox.sc.edu