Entry Level Professor of Art Jobs
New grad professor of art jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no teaching experience, where a compelling portfolio or studio practice often carries more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like California State University, Stanislaus, Bates College, and Wheaton College hiring at this level now.
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Bates College: Faculty Position: Art and Visual Culture
Location
Open Date
Nov 03, 2026
Description
The Department of Art and Visual Culture (AVC) at Bates College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Studio Art with expertise in Photography and one or several areas of foundational studies, such as 2-D design, digital media foundations, color, and 3-D spatial dynamics. The position will begin in July 2027. We seek an outstanding practicing artist with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship. Candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of photographic history, theory, and contemporary critical discourse, as well as technical fluency across traditional analog, digital, and hybrid photographic practices. The ability to teach digital and traditional darkroom photography, including black-and-white film photography and darkroom printing, is required. Candidates must also have the knowledge and experience necessary to oversee, maintain, and manage digital and darkroom photographic studios, including equipment, materials, chemical processes, and safety protocols.
The Art and Visual Culture Department offers courses in studio practice and in the study of the intersecting categories of art, architecture, and visual and material culture, from the distant past to the present. The major offers two tracks: one in history and criticism; the other, in studio art. The position carries a standard five-course annual teaching load. Responsibilities include contributing to curriculum development efforts, teaching courses in photography and interdisciplinary studio courses (including foundations and senior thesis), teaching in the general education curriculum, and advising students.
Bates College is a residential liberal arts college located in Lewiston, Maine. Faculty scholarship and creative work at Bates are robustly supported by start-up packages, a paid pre-tenure leave, support for post-tenure sabbaticals, internal grants, professional travel funding, and a well-staffed external grants office. Community-engaged learning—with community partnerships facilitated by the Harward Center for Community Partnerships—and study abroad are both broadly encouraged and institutionally supported. Pedagogical development and innovation is further buttressed by our highly engaged Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Educational access and racial justice are central to Bates’ history and mission and our faculty-led initiatives reflect this commitment.
Qualifications
An MFA degree is required.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on January 4th and continue until the position is filled.
Successful candidates will demonstrate potential to develop inclusive and evidence-based methods of teaching, maintain an active program of scholarship or creative work, and participate in the life and governance of the College as described in Article II of the Bates College Faculty Handbook.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $87,000 to $91,000, commensurate with rank, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Required application materials include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Artist Statement
- Creative work sample: a PDF up to 20 images - time based media up to 5 min. Include the following information
- A PDF up to 5 pages including a range of images of student work. Include context of class and prompt of the
Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected to move forward after the initial review. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of degree.
We seek candidates who are committed to supporting the success of all students. Applicants are encouraged to describe relevant preparation, experience, or plans for creating an inclusive learning environment.
Application Process
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bates College is committed to equal opportunity and to providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to the Title IX Officer, Gwen Lexow at 207-786-6445 or titleix@bates.edu.
Bates College: Faculty Position: Art and Visual Culture
Location
Open Date
Nov 03, 2026
Description
The Department of Art and Visual Culture (AVC) at Bates College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Studio Art with expertise in Photography and one or several areas of foundational studies, such as 2-D design, digital media foundations, color, and 3-D spatial dynamics. The position will begin in July 2027. We seek an outstanding practicing artist with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship. Candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of photographic history, theory, and contemporary critical discourse, as well as technical fluency across traditional analog, digital, and hybrid photographic practices. The ability to teach digital and traditional darkroom photography, including black-and-white film photography and darkroom printing, is required. Candidates must also have the knowledge and experience necessary to oversee, maintain, and manage digital and darkroom photographic studios, including equipment, materials, chemical processes, and safety protocols.
The Art and Visual Culture Department offers courses in studio practice and in the study of the intersecting categories of art, architecture, and visual and material culture, from the distant past to the present. The major offers two tracks: one in history and criticism; the other, in studio art. The position carries a standard five-course annual teaching load. Responsibilities include contributing to curriculum development efforts, teaching courses in photography and interdisciplinary studio courses (including foundations and senior thesis), teaching in the general education curriculum, and advising students.
Bates College is a residential liberal arts college located in Lewiston, Maine. Faculty scholarship and creative work at Bates are robustly supported by start-up packages, a paid pre-tenure leave, support for post-tenure sabbaticals, internal grants, professional travel funding, and a well-staffed external grants office. Community-engaged learning—with community partnerships facilitated by the Harward Center for Community Partnerships—and study abroad are both broadly encouraged and institutionally supported. Pedagogical development and innovation is further buttressed by our highly engaged Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Educational access and racial justice are central to Bates’ history and mission and our faculty-led initiatives reflect this commitment.
Qualifications
An MFA degree is required.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on January 4th and continue until the position is filled.
Successful candidates will demonstrate potential to develop inclusive and evidence-based methods of teaching, maintain an active program of scholarship or creative work, and participate in the life and governance of the College as described in Article II of the Bates College Faculty Handbook.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $87,000 to $91,000, commensurate with rank, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Required application materials include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Artist Statement
- Creative work sample: a PDF up to 20 images - time based media up to 5 min. Include the following information
- A PDF up to 5 pages including a range of images of student work. Include context of class and prompt of the
Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected to move forward after the initial review. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of degree.
We seek candidates who are committed to supporting the success of all students. Applicants are encouraged to describe relevant preparation, experience, or plans for creating an inclusive learning environment.
Application Process
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bates College is committed to equal opportunity and to providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to the Title IX Officer, Gwen Lexow at 207-786-6445 or titleix@bates.edu.
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Entry Level Professor of Art Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level professor of art job?
Start by assembling a focused teaching portfolio that showcases your studio work, any guest critiques, or teaching assistant experience from graduate school. Search for visiting lecturer, adjunct, or instructor positions, since those titles are the typical entry points into academic art departments. A strong artist statement and evidence that you can design and lead a studio course give you a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level professor of arts?
Companies hiring entry level professor of arts right now include California State University, Stanislaus, Bates College, and Wheaton College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from community colleges, art schools, and universities that use adjunct and visiting faculty positions to staff foundation and studio courses.
Are there remote entry level professor of art jobs?
Yes, though the majority of studio-based roles remain on-site. About 0% of entry level professor of art openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in art history, art appreciation, or design theory courses that translate well to an online format.
Are these new grad professor of art jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome candidates with zero to two years of formal teaching experience. A new grad posting at this level typically accepts graduate assistantships, internships, or a strong studio portfolio in place of a full teaching record, making them accessible to recent MFA and BFA graduates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level professor of arts?
Entry Level professor of art roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they rely on a rotating pool of adjunct and visiting instructors to cover foundation courses and specialized studio electives.