Location : JSU Main Campus, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:College/Division: Art
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Description This is a tenured, 12-month, full-time administrative faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Duties As the Chair of the Department of Art, responsibilities will include:
• Teaching two courses per semester.
• Planning, developing, and administering the department budget.
• Actively seeking and securing external funding through grant writing and fundraising efforts, as well as supporting faculty in grant writing and fundraising efforts.
• Representing the Department of Art effectively to the College of Liberal Arts, university leadership, professional organizations, community stakeholders, and the public.
• Participating in public departmental and university programming.
• Maintaining an agenda of creative and scholarly work.
• Leading department planning that aligns with the University's Strategic Plan while supporting a growing undergraduate program.
• Preparing reports on academic and institutional data.
• Facilitating and maintaining NASAD accreditation.
• Supervising facilities and resources for the art department.
• Organizing recruitment, retention, and advising efforts.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a diverse and dynamic faculty by fostering collaboration, encouraging professional growth, promoting excellence in teaching and creative scholarship, and cultivating an inclusive environment that advances faculty achievement and student success.
• Curriculum planning.
• Evaluating and managing faculty and staff.
• Report to the Dean and Associate Dean to perform assigned duties and responsibilities
as required.
Typical Qualifications Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• A terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or an equivalent terminal degree consistent with NASAD standards) in User Interface (U1) Design or related field (e.g., Web Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Visual Design).
• Demonstrated experience in academic administration and leadership in higher education.
• Direct experience with NASAD accreditation processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding through grant writing and fundraising efforts.
• At least seven years of teaching experience and a proven record of teaching excellence at the college or university level.
• A strong record of creative work and/or scholarly research equivalent to the rank of associate or full professor.
• Strong record of service in an academic setting.
Supplemental Information Candidates are expected to submit: a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, Vision Statement of administrative philosophy, samples of work as appropriate images of student work and/or examples of published scholarly research. In addition, the candidate should submit copies of transcripts of institutions attended and the names and contact information, including mailing addresses of three professional references.
The Department of Art at Jackson State University (JSU) is an expanding academic program offering a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art with concentrations in Studio Art and Graphic Design. The department serves approximately 100 undergraduate majors. JSU has been accredited by NASAD since 1978, reflecting the university's longstanding commitment to excellence in art and design education. The department is housed in Johnson Hall, a 30,000 built facility, which includes studios and labs for graphic design, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, 2-D design, and sculpture. The ceramics studio is housed in a separate hail. Additional instructional spaces, including an art history lecture room and a drawing studio, are in the Dollye M. E. Robinson Liberal Arts Building.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.
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