Assistant Professor

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Art & Design (Art Education) Location: Valdosta State University Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 292486 About Us As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.Blazer CreedValdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.Job Summary The Department of Art & Design seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) who will also serve as the program coordinator for the MAT in Art Ed a new online collaborative program offering certification to teach K-12 Art. Our MAT will be run collaboratively between the Departments of Art & Design and Education. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.For full consideration submit completed application by January 15, 2026. For more information contact Ms. Abigail Heuss, Interim Department Head, via email awheuss@valdosta.edu or phone: 229-245-3784. Application materials should include:Cover letter addressing qualifications and vision for the position.Curriculum VitaeContact information for three professional references, one of which must be from the applicant's current institution.Statement of teaching philosophyProfessional and Student portfolio Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.Responsibilities Department SummaryTeaching the Art Education portion of the curriculum as well as general education and/or art courses according to their area of expertise. The coordinator position will have a 4/4 teaching load, and receive one course reduction per semester for MAT coordinator duties including student mentoring, recruitment, curriculum management, and community engagement. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. Typical Allocation of Duties:Teaching and scholarship - 80%Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the employee's academic discipline.Service - 20%Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.Required Qualifications Terminal degree in Art Education (Ph. D. or Ed. D) or an MFA in Art Education with a terminal degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) by appointment date. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Preferred Qualifications A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting. Knowledge of online/hybrid teaching and Learning Management Systems. Proposed Salary Commensurate with experienceUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.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.Conditions of Employment Applicants are required to provide:professional references with current contact informationdocumentation of academic credentialsemployment historyPlease note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,view social media outlets, andremove job postings without additional notification.Employment is contingent upon:successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background checkreference checksEmployment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:satisfactory credit checksuccessful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)pre-employment drug testingconfirmation of credentials After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:New employee orientationVSU's Annual Compliance Training:USG Ethics PolicyConflict of Interest/Outside Activities PolicyDrug Free WorkplaceSexual Misconduct and Title IXFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)Motor Vehicle PolicyWorkers Compensation (new hires)Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive DrivingEqual Employment Opportunity Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.Background Check StandardAccommodations If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu.