Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Pedagogy: Revitalising Public Schools

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is governed by the MSCA collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Range: $68,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.

Hours: 37.5

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), the nation's oldest publicly supported independent college of art and design, is committed to serving a diverse student body. We seek candidates who will contribute to our goals of advancing diversity, inclusiveness, and sustainability, defined as addressing the intersections of social justice, health and wellbeing, and the environment.

We are a collaborative and justice-driven Art Education program committed to preparing socially engaged artist educators. Our curriculum integrates interdisciplinary studio practice, critical scholarship and pedagogy, and extensive field-based learning. Our longstanding flagship Saturday Studios program and our own teaching gallery ensure students connect teaching and learning to real-world contexts.

Building on our historic relationship with Boston Public Schools and our urban setting, we emphasize reflective practice, generosity, and resourcefulness. We seek candidates who will join us in mentoring students, advancing inclusive pedagogy, and expanding the role of art education across diverse contexts and communities.

The successful candidate will use their expertise to frame and develop our coursework in student teaching as well as other pedagogy courses and/or creative practices.

The duties of the position include planning, organizing, and delivering course material and content, assessing student learning, and engaging with students. All full-time faculty are also responsible for student advising, committee assignments, office hours, departmental meetings and attending university functions.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, Fine Arts or Directly Related Field
• At least 3 years experience teaching in K-12 Public Schools
• Working with children, youth, families, schools, and educational systems that have been historically marginalized, especially in urban contexts
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, access, and equity in education
• Experience working collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience as a classroom teacher in public schools
• Experience supervising or mentoring teachers
• Familiarity with state certification requirements
• Experience teaching developmental theory
• A Terminal degree (MFA/PhD/EdD)
• Expertise supporting racialized, ethno-linguistically diverse, and refugee learners
• Active art/creative practice
• Demonstrated expertise in culturally-responsive pedagogy
• Interest in contemporary art discourse and practice

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy with statement referring to commitment to social justice, access, and equity in education
• Examples of at least 2 curricula and/or syllabi of course(s) you have taught.
• 10 examples of students' work with accompanying assignment
• If you have an active art or creative practice, please submit: 15 images of personal work. For time-based media, 10 still images minutes of video with provided link. Each file cannot exceed 10MB
• If you have published work, please submit up to 3 publications

Please apply for this opportunity on the MassArt Careers Page to be considered. See here for the job posting site.

Please do not apply on the Mass Careers page.

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Official Title: Assistant Professor

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-621 Huntington Avenue

Job: Education

Agency: Mass College of Art and Design

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Nov 18, 2025, 1:57:37 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 68, ,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Kathryn Oram