Lecturer in Drawing & Painting

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The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design is part of the College of the Arts, which was established in 2016, and also includes the School of Music and the School of Film, Media & Theatre. With accredited programs in ten disciplines, the Welch School of Art & Design fosters excellence through experimentation, cross-disciplinary pursuits, and critical analyses of existing ideas about art, pedagogy, and art history. It offers an affordable and transformative education to one of the nation's most diverse student populations. Through partnerships with Atlanta's cultural organizations, students combine their craft with training in entrepreneurship to ensure dynamic, successful careers.

The Department of Drawing, Painting & Printmaking at the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position in Drawing & Painting at the rank of lecturer. This is a full-time, promotable appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2027. We welcome candidates who are active practitioners with fluency in drawing and painting practices as well as a deep knowledge of the discipline's role within the discourse of contemporary art. Knowledge of printmaking and/or critical writing is helpful but not required.

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Drawing & Painting, advising BFA students, and participating in service at the school, college, and university levels. This is a full-time position with an emphasis on teaching and service ( allocated as 80% Teaching and 20% Service), with a teaching load of 4/4. Courses may include but are not limited to 2-D foundations, all levels of drawing and painting, portfolio, capstone, and critical writing.

Competitive applicants should have:

MFA in Drawing/Painting by the time of appointment

* 1+ years of full-time college-level teaching experience beyond the MFA, with demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and support students from a variety of backgrounds.

* Broad knowledge of traditional and contemporary drawing and painting practices, techniques, and media, with the ability to teach across levels and approaches, including figure drawing and painting.

* Experience supervising and managing drawing and painting studios, including inventory, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, technical training, and oversight of students and personnel.

* Excellent communication skills, including experience with critical writing and a demonstrated commitment to fostering critical thinking.

* Experience with undergraduate advising and mentoring.

* Evidence of service to academic, professional, and/or community organizations.

- Knowledge of professional practices in the arts.
- Knowledge of the history of drawing and painting and contemporary critical issues in the field, including relevant interdisciplinary practices, art history, and theory.

A criminal background check is required.

M - F, 8:30am - 5:15pm, or as needed depending on class schedule.

Serena Perrone, Associate Professor
mperrone@gsu.edu

Susan Richmond, Director
srichmond@gsu.edu

To Apply
Complete applications will include:

There is a 10mb size limit on all documents needed to apply. Documents 1, 2, and 3 are the modes in which you can submit the 2 Portfolio requirements

Reference letters will be requested when applications are submitted

Review of applications will begin immediately. To ensure consideration, submit all materials by November 15, 2026. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair at mperrone@gsu.edu. Should you be recommended for a position, an offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.